For State Representative

Tom O'Dea

125th Assembly District

New Canaan | Darien | Stamford

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About Tom

Tom O'Dea's campaign is rooted in public service, legal experience, and deep involvement in the New Canaan community.

Tom O'Dea has served seven terms as State Representative since 2013 and previously served on the New Canaan Town Council from 2006 through 2012. He is a trial lawyer at Diserio Martin in Stamford, a graduate of Providence College and Columbus School of Law, and a youth coach who has spent more than 20 years on New Canaan sidelines. He and his wife Kerry have three children who attended New Canaan public schools.

State Representative since 2013
New Canaan Town Council, 2006 to 2012
Experienced trial lawyer in Stamford
Youth coach for more than 20 years
He and his wife Kerry have three children, all of whom attended New Canaan public schools

Record and roots

Tom's campaign has a straightforward case to make: long service, strong community ties, and practical priorities for the district.

7
terms in the State House
20+
years coaching youth sports

Tom's Plan

Tom proposes cutting the sales tax, diesel tax, meals tax, estate and gift tax, and taxes on pensions and annuities making Connecticut one of the best states for retirement. With better use of state monies and increased private-public partnerships, we can make Connecticut more affordable.

Reduce state spending and cut taxes
Lowering energy costs
Parental rights in education and health care Improving public safety in our community
Local control of zoning and education
Improve small business environment and grow jobs