Joe de la Cruz

De la Cruz was born in Groton, Connecticut. He completed an apprenticeship through the CT Sheet Metal Workers program.^[1]

De la Cruz began his career as a sheetmetal worker and has since worked as a general manager. He served as a member of the Groton City Council from 2014 to 2016 and was also a member of the Groton Town Meeting. He was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 2016 and assumed office in 2017.^[2] During his first legislative session, de la Cruz served as vice chair of the House Insurance and Real Estate Committee.^[3] De la Cruz did not seek reelection in 2023 citing his dissatisfaction with the salary offered to state representatives.^[4]