A Champion for Our Community
First elected in December 2021, Rep. McGee has been a powerful advocate during her first term in office.
Her focus from the beginning has been on:
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Generating economic development
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Improving our school systems and youth programming
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Combatting food insecurity
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Strengthening resources for our seniors, veterans and disabled community
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Working with businesses in our district to ensure a strong post-COVID recovery.
Her votes reflect our values
Advocating for critical investments in our children
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Voted for increased funding for child care programs
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Voted for a new grant program to assist schools in upgrading their HVAC systems
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Voted to assist local childcare facilities with renovation costs
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Voted to approve state tax credit for childcare
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Voted to fund the fund the expansions of school-based health centers and the services they provide
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Voted to provide mental health training to parents, students, and pediatricians
Pushing for equity in all aspects of life
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Voted to require towns like West Haven to establish a local fair rent commission
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Voted to establish an office on gun violence prevention
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Voted to increase business development funding for minority-owned businesses
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Voted to double funding for bilingual education
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Voted to invest in affordable housing
Fighting to grow our state's economy
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Voted for one of the largest tax cuts in CT history
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Voted to create additional student loan assistance and reimbursement programs
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Voted to double funding for bilingual education
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Voted to invest in affordable housing
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Voted to increase work opportunities for young adults and expand the manufacturing pipeline
Serving those who served our country
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Voted to create a new, local-option property tax exemption equal to 10% of home values for more veterans
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Voted to guarantee that veterans living in CT would be eligible for in-state college tuition rates regardless of their state of residence