CWWA Presents Legislator Of The Year Awards

Press release from CWWA:

Oct. 28, 2022

Rep. Joseph Gresko (D-Stratford) was named one of the Connecticut Water Works Association’s (CWWA) Legislators of the Year.

In presenting the award, Maureen Westbrook, President, Connecticut Water Company, said “Rep. Gresko was selected to receive the award in recognition of his advocacy on a wide range of issues affecting drinking water, including efforts to protect water quality by preserving open space and watershed lands, addressing concerns regarding road salt contamination, and supporting efforts to address invasive species. He is also very involved in efforts to address climate change and resiliency.”

“In addition, his leadership role in restoring the sales tax exemption for goods and services purchased by public water suppliers is vital to providing safe, high quality drinking water to residents and businesses at a reasonable cost,” Westbrook added.

“It's an honor being recognized by CWWA for an issue critical to Connecticut residents' health," said Rep. Gresko. "Clean and safe water is essential – for us to drink and for our ecosystem to thrive. As Co-Chair of the Environment Committee, I'm particularly proud of removing the sales and use tax from Stratford customers' water bills."

This year’s other CWWA Legislator of the Year recipient is Rep. William Petit (R-Plainville and New Britain). Please contact us at gara@gmlobbying.com for a copy of this press release.

The awards were presented to Rep. Gresko and Rep. Petit at the CWWA/CTAWWA Fall Conference held on October 18 in Plantsville, CT.

This press release was produced by CWWA. The views expressed here are the author's own.