Joe Gresko
Joe Gresko | |
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| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 121st district | |
| Assumed office February 3, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Terry Backer |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Stratford, Connecticut |
| Alma mater | Central Connecticut State University (BA) |
Joe Gresko is an American Democratic Party politician currently serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 121st district, which includes part of Stratford, since 2016.[1] Gresko was first elected in a 2016 special election to replace former representative Terry Backer after previously being the spokesman for Bridgeport mayor Joe Ganim.[2] Gresko was re-elected in 2018 over Republican Robert Mitchell. And again in 2020, over Republican Ed Scinto.[3] Gresko currently serves as a member of the House Energy and Technology Committee, and co-chair of the Environment Committee.[1]
Political positions
In 2025, Gresko introduced legislation to legalize commercial rabbit slaughter in Connecticut. The legislation was criticized by animal rights and welfare activists who argued that slaughtering rabbits is inhumane.[4]
References
- ^ a b Ballotpedia. "Joe Gresko". Ballotpedia. Ballotpedia. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ Lockhart, Brian. "Ganim's ex-spokesman now mayor's "green" voice". Ctpost. Ctpost. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ Fry, Ethan. "Young leads 120th State House race; Gresko wins 121st". Ctpost. Ctpost. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
- ^ Fenster, Jordan Nathaniel (14 January 2025). "Farmers could sell rabbit meat in Connecticut under new proposal". CT Insider. Archived from the original on 15 January 2025. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
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