Paul Cicarella | |
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![]() Cicarella in 2022 | |
Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 34th district | |
Assumed office January 6, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Len Fasano |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | North Haven,Connecticut |
Website | ctsenaterepublicans |
Paul Cicarella is an American politician who is currently serving as a Connecticut State senator representing the 34th District,which encompasses Wallingford,Connecticut,North Haven,Connecticut,East Haven,Connecticut,and some surrounding towns. Cicarella is a member of the Republican Party.
Following the announcement of Len Fasano's retirement in March 2020,Cicarella sought the Republican nomination for the seat. [1] Cicarella won the general election against April Capone on November 3,2020,Winning important votes in larger towns such as East Haven. [2] Cicarella currently serves as the Ranking Member of both the Senate Housing Committee and the Veterans' Affairs Committee. [3]
Cicarella was unopposed in 2022.
In March 2024,the New Haven Register reported that Cicarella's election in 2020 had increased his disability payout by 84%. [4]
In June 2024,another New Haven Register investigation implied that Cicarella had not reported other income while he received disability payments. [5]
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