Rep. McGee Completes Service As Black Puerto Rican Caucus Chair

Press release from House Democrats Office:

Jan. 10, 2021

Representative Brandon McGee (D- Hartford) has completed his two-year service as Chairman of the Chair of the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus (BPRC) and will continue his work as the Chair of the Housing Committee in 2021.

Rep. McGee will continue to prioritize the challenges faced by many tenants and homeowners throughout the pandemic. Rep. McGee will advocate both for the constituents within his district and all Connecticut residents who are facing housing insecurity. Additionally, he is committed to assisting justice-impacted individuals who seek housing.

“I am honored to continue as the Housing Chair and I am eager to continue creating housing stability in the midst of a very difficult time for many who may face economic insecurity, among other challenges,” Rep. McGee says.

Rep. McGee has completed his two-year service as Chairman of the BPRC. As chairman, Rep. McGee ensured that the BPRC be at the forefront of many discussions throughout the pandemic, including countless virtual town halls, summer-long protests, passage of the police accountability bill, and social justice advocacy.

Rep. Geraldo Reyes (D-Waterbury) will serve as the 2021 Chairman of the caucus. Rep. Bobby Gibson (D-Bloomfield) will serve as the Vice Chair of the BPRC.

“It has been an honor to serve with Rep. Reyes on the BPRC. I know Rep. Reyes and Rep. Gibson will excel as a team in advancing the mission of the BPRC,” Rep. McGee says.

“I want to give my sincere thanks and gratitude to be able to work and learn under Chair McGee's leadership. He navigated us through the COVID-19 pandemic and kept the caucus together while managing BPRC through impressive legislation passed. I'm excited to be able to lead the prestigious BPRC, it’s one of the most important challenges in my lengthy professional career. I get the opportunity to work with some of our brightest and energetic legislators in CT. I know I stand on the shoulders of great patriots who came before me, will do my best to grow and develop our team and advance our mission” Rep. Reyes says.

“I couldn’t be more pleased to have an opportunity to work alongside Geraldo Reyes as part of a caucus we both care so deeply about it. I believed Representative Reyes understands his role and is ready for the challenge of expanding the mission of the BPRC. I will do my best in assisting him advancing the mission.” Rep Gibson says.

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