The Essex Democratic Town Committee (EDTC) is honored to support Representative Phil Miller, State Senate candidate Emily Bjornberg, and the other Democrats running for office this fall.

Since being elected in 2011, Representative Miller has become a trusted leader in the House of Representatives on policy matters impacting the environment and public health, as well as behavioral health. In addition to serving as a statewide policy leader, Rep. Miller works tirelessly for the residents of Essex, Deep River, Chester, and Haddam.

If elected, Emily Bjornberg, candidate for the State Senate, would serve as a partner with Phil in the General Assembly. Emily's history of caring for those in need and her commitment to protecting and preserving the Connecticut River will bring a much-needed voice to the State Senate on these matters. Emily's plan to focus the state's attention on the needs of small business, help unemployed veterans return to work, and fight for greater state education aid to lower property taxes would yield many benefits for our economy.

Essex residents and those of the surrounding towns deserve a state representative and state senator who are able to articulate the needs of the district and then work collaboratively to effectuate the changes needed to improve our communities.

The EDTC believes a legislative team of Representative Phil Miller and Emily Bjornberg will serve the town of Essex and surrounding towns well and urges residents to vote for them on

Nov. 4.