Toni Boucher

www.boucherstatesenate.com

Connecticut State Senate, 26^th District

More Than 6,000 Constituent Issues Resolved

Lowering Taxes, Streamlining Government

Architect of 2007 “No Tax Increase” state budget & 2008 "Alternative" budget
Fought to eliminate automobile tax, estate tax, tax on pensions for seniors & veterans
Reduced cost of state & local government by negotiating budgets & contracts worth up to $17 billion
Stopped new increases in gas tax at the pump

Improving Transportation

Stopped Super 7 highway extension in 1999, 2007, 2008
Saved the Danbury train line from budget axe in 1997
Chief architect of Danbury line upgrades: 100 parking spots, train station plumbing & $17 million in equipment
Key role in Metro-North’s purchase of new rail cars

Protecting Our Environment & Quality of Life

Preserved Kelda & Troutbrook open space, Orem's Diner & historic sites in Wilton, helped save Norwalk's Cranbury neighborhood
Increased funding for New Canaan Nature Center
Reformed managed care, increased home based-assisted living services for seniors

Strengthening Public Education

Improved quality of education: pre-school, literacy, bilingual, math, science, art & music, gifted programs
Increased funding for local school districts, community colleges & UConn
Protected teachers' pensions
Introduced Connecticut 529 college savings plans

Advocacy for Businesses & Professionals

Reduced taxes & workers’ compensation expenses for small businesses
Obtained tax incentives for small & leading-edge businesses
Tort reform, reduced costs for doctors, hospitals
Streamlined professional licensing procedures for CPAs
Endorsed by Connecticut’s largest business association

Leadership & Experience

12 years as State Representative, 6 as Assistant Minority Leader
State Board of Education, Chair of Policy & Long-Range Planning Committees
10 years in Wilton’s local government: Board of Selectmen, Board of Education Chair
20-year business career: executive at Fortune 500 companies, co-founder of small businesses
Director of non-profit institute
UConn MBA, Series 7 & 63 Securities licenses

26^th District, CT Senate

Toni Boucher

News from Senator Boucher

Fighting for the change we need to create jobs, reduce the cost of doing business, and keep life affordable in Connecticut

Recognized as the hardest working representative in Hartford, Toni is ready to act on your behalf from her very first day in the Senate.

- State Senator Judith Freedman