Ted Kennedy Jr. Sworn In as State Senator

The Kennedy legacy lives on.

Ted Kennedy Jr. officially gained the title of state senator Wednesday, becoming the newest member of the powerful family to take office.

Kennedy represents the 12th District in the Connecticut State Senate, a region encompassing Branford, Durham, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison and North Branford. He will also serve as Senate chair of the General Assembly’s Environment Committee, which oversees the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and is a member of the committees on public health and transportation.

“It is a great honor to join this body and begin working for the people in the communities that my family and I call home,” Kennedy said in a statement after taking the oath of office Wednesday. “I am thankful to all those who placed their trust in me, and particularly my wife and children, who have been with me every step of the way. I look forward to working alongside my colleagues in the General Assembly as we work to preserve and protect Connecticut’s coastline, create jobs, and keep Connecticut moving forward.”

A representative for Kennedy said the state senator plans to develop a plan to preserve Long Island Sound and introduce legislation that will make it sustainable for both recreational and commercial use.
 

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