Joe Markley was educated in local schools and graduated from Southington High School in 1974. He earned a bachelor’s degree with high honors from Amherst College, and a master’s degree from Columbia University. Joe was elected to the State Senate in 1984. As a freshman, he chaired the Human Services committee, crafting and sponsoring the state’s first home care program for seniors in need of nursing and assistance. The voters returned Joe to the Senate in 2010, where he has led the fight against high taxes and unnecessary spending. His challenge to a sneaky tax on our electric bills resulted in its repeal, saving ratepayers over $600 million; his spirited opposition to the New Britain Busway made that boondoggle a symbol of government waste. Joe has worked as a teacher at the high school and college level, as a political campaign professional, and as an editor and writer. 1.) What do you think is the biggest issue or issues that Southington is facing that could be addressed by a state rep. and how would you address it/them? Southington is an exceptionally strong community, but our future is tied to the health of our state and nation. We can’t thrive if […]
Joe Markley was educated in local schools and graduated from Southington High School in 1974. He earned a bachelor’s degree with high honors from Amherst College, and a master’s degree from Columbia University. Joe was elected to the State Senate in 1984. As a freshman, he chaired the Human Services committee, crafting and sponsoring the state’s first home care program for seniors in need of nursing and assistance. The voters returned Joe to the Senate in 2010, where he has led the fight against high taxes and unnecessary spending. His challenge to a sneaky tax on our electric bills resulted in its repeal, saving ratepayers over $600 million; his spirited opposition to the New Britain Busway made that boondoggle a symbol of government waste. Joe has worked as a teacher at the high school and college level, as a political campaign professional, and as an editor and writer. 1.) What do you think is the biggest issue or issues that Southington is facing that could be addressed by a state rep. and how would you address it/them? Southington is an exceptionally strong community, but our future is tied to the health of our state and nation. We can’t thrive if […]