Politics & Government

Trumbull Legislators Achieve 100% Attendance In House

Local lawmakers had perfect voting record for regular and special sessions.

HARTFORD- State Representative David Rutigliano (R-123), Laura Devlin (R-134) and Ben McGorty (R-122) all earned a one hundred percent voting record for all roll call votes taken on the floor of the House of Representatives during the 2016 Regular and Special Sessions. The House Clerk’s Office released the data on members’ votes this week.

“As the ranking member of the Labor and Public Employees committee, one of my duties is to always be ready to speak on any labor bills that come up for debate in the House of Representatives. It is important to listen and hear all the debate before coming to a final conclusion,” said Rep. Rutigliano.

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“I consider it my responsibility to the people of Trumbull to make sure their voices are heard in Hartford through my votes on the floor of the State House,” said Rep. Devlin.

McGorty said, “I take my civic duty as a public servant seriously including my voting responsibilities. I am honored to be recognized for achieving a 100% voting record.”

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The next regular session of the legislature will convene in January 2017.

Photo courtesy of the Connecticut General Assembly.

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