In her six years as State Senator, Toni Boucher has compiled a remarkable 100% voting and attendance record. “As is documented in the official report of the legislature each year, she has literally not missed a day of legislative session or a single vote since being elected to the State Senate in 2008,” remarked Senate Minority Leader, John McKinney.
Mr. McKinney continued, “Toni’s work ethic, integrity, ability to multi-task and work well with all sides on difficult issues are the reasons I’ve given her not one, or two leadership positions but three. I always know I can count on her to get things done under tight deadlines and handle difficult, controversial issues well.”
Ms. Boucher is current chief deputy minority leader in the senate and ranking member of the General Assembly’s Transportation, Education and Higher Education Committees. She is also a member of the Finance Committee. Her district includes Bethel, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston, Westport and Wilton.
“Her ability to juggle legislative responsibilities, district issues and constituent advocacy in a conscientious way and at a very high level, while still balancing her private professional work and family responsibilities, make this 100 voting and attendance record even more remarkable,” added McKinney.
“I’m proud of my 100% voting and attendance record,” added Senator Boucher. “I consider it a huge responsibility to represent my constituents in the senate. There’s so much at stake and so much to be done in order to restore our states lagging economy and improve our transportation and educational systems. Many do not know that in Connecticut we have a "citizen legislature". This means that the work is part time and most of us also juggle private sector careers. As such, unavoidable conflicts and family obligations can always present themselves. I have been fortunate, however, that they have not interfered with my legislative duties or missing a day of session or a vote. "