Paul Cicarella Explained

Paul Cicarella is an American politician who is currently serving as a Connecticut State senator representing the 34th District, which encompasses Wallingford, Connecticut, North Haven, Connecticut, East Haven, Connecticut, and some surrounding towns. Cicarella is a member of the Republican Party.

Political career

Following the announcement of Len Fasano's retirement in March 2020, Cicarella sought the Republican nomination for the seat.^[1] Cicarella won the general election against April Capone on November 3, 2020, Winning important votes in larger towns such as East Haven.^[2] Cicarella currently serves as the Ranking Member of both the Senate Housing Committee and the Veterans' Affairs Committee.^[3]

Cicarella was unopposed in 2022.

In March 2024, the New Haven Register reported that Cicarella's election in 2020 had increased his disability payout by 84%.^[4]

In June 2024, another New Haven Register investigation implied that Cicarella had not reported other income while he received disability payments.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dignan . Claire . North Haven's Cicarella aims to fill Fasano's CT Senate spot . nhregister.com . New Haven Register . May 5, 2021 . 1.
2. Web site: Zaretsky . Mark . Cicarella defeats Capone for 34th District Senate seat - including in East H . nhregister.com . New Haven Register . May 5, 2021 . 1.
3. Web site: Ballotpedia . Paul Cicarella . Ballotpedia . Ballotpedia . May 5, 2021 . 1.
4. https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/ct-disability-pension-system-paul-cicarella-19066746.php
5. https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/article/ct-senator-paul-cicarella-workers-comp-19509167.php