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Candidate Name
Nick Menapace
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I am Nick Menapace State Representative for Connecticut's 37th District, representing East Lyme, Salem, and Montville. I'm an educator and a lifelong advocate for civic engagement.I hold a degree in Secondary Education and History from Central Connecticut State University and a master's degree in Political Science. In addition to serving in the General Assembly, I serve on the East Lyme Planning Commission and have been active in community service for many years as an Eagle Scout and local volunteer. My public service is guided by a commitment to equity, opportunity, and building stronger communities for future generations.
1. Making Connecticut more affordable through fair taxation and stronger public investment. Many families are feeling squeezed by rising costs while local governments and schools struggle to meet growing needs. I support a more equitable tax system and updated fiscal guardrails so we can invest responsibly in education, infrastructure, and economic opportunity.
2. Addressing climate change and building resilient communities. As a shoreline district, we are particularly vulnerable to extreme weather, flooding, and coastal erosion. I will continue advocating for investments in clean energy, shoreline resilience, and sustainable infrastructure that protect our environment and local economy. Climate action is not only an environmental necessity but also an opportunity to create jobs, lower energy costs, and safeguard our communities
Making Connecticut more affordable starts with lowering costs for working families while making the tax system fairer. I support expanding access to affordable housing, strengthening public education so local property taxes don't carry such a heavy burden, and pursuing a more equitable tax structure that relieves middle- and working-class residents. I also believe we should responsibly update our fiscal guardrails so the state can make strategic investments in infrastructure, child care, transit, and workforce development without undermining long-term fiscal stability. By investing in the foundations of economic opportunity and ensuring everyone pays their fair share, we can reduce household costs, support local communities, and create an economy that works for all Connecticut residents, not just those at the top.
My top climate priority is accelerating Connecticut's transition to a clean energy economy while investing in community resilience. As a shoreline district, we are already experiencing the effects of climate change through stronger storms, flooding, and coastal erosion. Connecticut must continue expanding renewable energy, modernizing our electric grid, and improving energy efficiency to reduce emissions and lower long-term costs for residents. At the same time, we need targeted investments in shoreline protection, resilient infrastructure, and municipal adaptation planning to protect homes, businesses, and public assets. Addressing climate change requires both mitigation and adaptation, creating good-paying jobs, strengthening energy independence, and ensuring future generations inherit a healthier and more sustainable Connecticut.
I do not support data center development unless it clearly demonstrates long-term community benefits, strong environmental safeguards, and alignment with local priorities. While data centers can contribute to economic development, I have significant concerns about their energy consumption, water usage, environmental impacts, and strain on local infrastructure. I am also concerned about their long-term viability. Technology evolves rapidly, and communities could be left with large, specialized facilities that have limited alternative uses if market demands change. Any proposal should undergo rigorous environmental review, include meaningful community input, and provide clear plans for sustainable operation and future reuse.
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