October 20, 2011

REP. BUTLER ATTENDS SERIES OF FORUMS THIS WEEK

House Chair of the Legislature’s Housing Committee, State Representative Larry B. Butler (D-Waterbury) attended a series of conferences and forums this week, explaining the positive results accomplished during the 2011 General Assembly session and services available to Connecticut residents.

Rep. Butler was panelist at the CT Housing Coalition Annual Conference on Wednesday morning explaining the new Tenant Commissioner Law (PA 11-203) and presented the “Housing Hero” award for “Grassroots Change” at this conference.

“I was excited with the spirited conversation about the Tenant Commissioner Bill and it was an honor to present such a prestigious award,” said Rep. Butler.

On Thursday, (October 20th) Rep. Butler attended a public hearing on the new Jackson Labs that are under consideration for a move to Connecticut along with hundreds of jobs.

On Friday, (October 21st) Rep. Butler participates as a panelist at the Connecticut Public Health Associations annual meeting and conference at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. There he will highlight the accomplishments of the Housing Committee during the 2011 session, including the mortgage foreclosure mediation process extension and the tenants’ rights law.