Paul Cicarella
American politician
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paul Cicarella is an American politician who is currently serving as a Connecticut State senator representing the 34th District, which encompasses Wallingford, Connecticut, North Haven, Connecticut, East Haven, Connecticut, and some surrounding towns. Cicarella is a member of the Republican Party.
Paul Cicarella | |
|---|---|
Cicarella in 2022 | |
| Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 34th district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Len Fasano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1983 |
| Party | Republican |
| Website | ctsenaterepublicans |
Political career
Following the announcement of Len Fasano's retirement in March 2020, Cicarella sought the Republican nomination for the seat.[1] Cicarella won the general election against April Capone on November 3, 2020, Winning important votes in larger towns such as East Haven.[2] Cicarella currently serves as the Ranking Member of both the Senate Housing Committee and the Veterans' Affairs Committee.[3]
Cicarella was unopposed in 2022.
In March 2024, the New Haven Register reported that Cicarella's election in 2020 had increased his disability payout by 84%.[4]
In June 2024, another New Haven Register investigation implied that Cicarella had not reported other income while he received disability payments.[5]