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| Upon his accession to House Speaker, opponents claimed that Aresimowicz had "an untenable conflict in his ability to properly lead the House of Representatives and confront the insurmountable and rising costs of employee labor agreements, pension contributions and health care costs" because of his close personal and financial connections to Connecticut's public sector unions.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://ctmirror.org/2016/12/30/ethics-opinion-aresimowicz-can-be-house-speaker-union-staffer/|title=Ethics opinion: Aresimowicz can be House speaker, union staffer|work=The CT Mirror|access-date=2017-12-19|language=en-US}}</ref> The Office of State Ethics conducted an analysis and recommended that Aresimowicz be able to assume the position. | Upon his accession to House Speaker, opponents claimed that Aresimowicz had "an untenable conflict in his ability to properly lead the House of Representatives and confront the insurmountable and rising costs of employee labor agreements, pension contributions and health care costs" because of his close personal and financial connections to Connecticut's public sector unions.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://ctmirror.org/2016/12/30/ethics-opinion-aresimowicz-can-be-house-speaker-union-staffer/|title=Ethics opinion: Aresimowicz can be House speaker, union staffer|work=The CT Mirror|access-date=2017-12-19|language=en-US}}</ref> The Office of State Ethics conducted an analysis and recommended that Aresimowicz be able to assume the position. | ||
| In 2018 Aresimowicz was involved in a scandal over ] in the ] program. The Hartford Courant reported that Public Act 18-175, a bill about State management of online data, included a one paragraph amendment to the end of the 11-page bill that read, “A state employee who is employed at a constituent unit of the state system of higher education and a member of the immediate family of such state employee may be employed in the same department or division of such constituent unit.”<ref>{{cite web |title=Legislative Leader Slipped Amendment into Bill |url=http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-uconn-edsell-new-bill-20180625-story.html |website=courant.com |publisher=Hartford Courant |accessdate=27 June 2018}}</ref> It was alleged that this legislation had been introduced on behalf of University of Connecticut Football Coach Randy Edsall so that he could employ his own son, Corey Edsall.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stuart |first1=Christine |title=Plan To Save Edsall’s Job Was Hatched At High School Football Banquet |url=https://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/archives/entry/20180627_plan_to_save_edsalls_job_was_hatched_at_high_school_football/ |website=ctnewsjunkie.com |publisher=CT News Junkies |accessdate=27 June 2018}}</ref> Aresimowicz introduced this legislation that created a loophole for Edsall’s son after Edsall spoke to him about the matter. Aresimowicz commented that “As a head coach for over 20 years I’ve talked to other coaches who say Corey is a first class coach and knows what he is doing,” he told the Hartford Courant. “I believe that UConn has the checks and balances in place to ensure that no one is taking advantage of this situation.”<ref>{{cite web |last1=Connolly |first1=Daniel |title=New Law May Allow Corey Edsall to Coach with UConn Football Connecticut State legislators sided with Edsall over the state’s ethics board. |url=https://www.theuconnblog.com/2018/6/26/17504282/uconn-huskies-football-corey-edsall-new-law-randy-edsall-state-ethics-connecticut-politics |website=theuconnblog.com |publisher=The UCONN blog |accessdate=27 June 2018}}</ref> The State Ethics Board called this loophole amendment “An affront to all Connecticut citizens."<ref>{{cite web |title=State Ethics Board Comments on Edsel Amendment |url=http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-ethics-board-edsall-double-standard-20180627-story.html |website=courant.com |publisher=Hartford Courant |accessdate=27 June 2018}}</ref> | |||
| == Electoral history == | == Electoral history == | ||
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| Joe Aresimowicz | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Brendan Sharkey |
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | ??? |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1970-11-05) November 5, 1970 (age 54) Berlin, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Crystal |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | National Labor College |
Joe Aresimowicz is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives and the current Speaker of the House. Prior to 2017, he served as the Majority Leader.
Early life and family
Aresimowicz served in the United States Army Reserve where he served as a combat medic. He was honorably discharged after over a decade of service. A lifelong Berlin resident, he attended public schools in Berlin through high school.
Early political career
Before joining the state legislature, Aresimowicz served three terms on the Berlin Town Council. Additionally Joe Aresimowicz is a union employee, a former union president and one of the biggest allies of organized labor and its offshoot.
Connecticut House of Representatives
Aresimowicz was elected to the House in 2004 to represent the 30th Assembly District of Berlin and Southington. In 2013, he was elected the Majority Leader.
Aresimowicz has been recognized by a variety of groups including the American Legion, the Connecticut State Firefighters Association the YMCA, and the Connecticut Working Families Party, which receives a great deal of help from Unions in CT. He received a perfect score from the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters for his support and advocacy of environmental initiatives.
Upon his accession to House Speaker, opponents claimed that Aresimowicz had "an untenable conflict in his ability to properly lead the House of Representatives and confront the insurmountable and rising costs of employee labor agreements, pension contributions and health care costs" because of his close personal and financial connections to Connecticut's public sector unions. The Office of State Ethics conducted an analysis and recommended that Aresimowicz be able to assume the position.
In 2018 Aresimowicz was involved in a scandal over nepotism in the Uconn Huskies football program. The Hartford Courant reported that Public Act 18-175, a bill about State management of online data, included a one paragraph amendment to the end of the 11-page bill that read, “A state employee who is employed at a constituent unit of the state system of higher education and a member of the immediate family of such state employee may be employed in the same department or division of such constituent unit.” It was alleged that this legislation had been introduced on behalf of University of Connecticut Football Coach Randy Edsall so that he could employ his own son, Corey Edsall. Aresimowicz introduced this legislation that created a loophole for Edsall’s son after Edsall spoke to him about the matter. Aresimowicz commented that “As a head coach for over 20 years I’ve talked to other coaches who say Corey is a first class coach and knows what he is doing,” he told the Hartford Courant. “I believe that UConn has the checks and balances in place to ensure that no one is taking advantage of this situation.” The State Ethics Board called this loophole amendment “An affront to all Connecticut citizens."
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Aresimowicz | 6,886 | 51.87 | |
| Republican | Christopher Morelli | 6,389 | 48.13 | |
| Total votes | 13,275 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Aresimowicz | 5,513 | 84.1 | |
| Working Families | Joe Aresimowicz | 1,043 | 15.9 | |
| Total | Joe Aresimowicz (Incumbent) | 6,556 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 6,556 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Aresimowicz | 7,400 | 86.2 | |
| Working Families | Joe Aresimowicz | 1,189 | 13.8 | |
| Total | Joe Aresimowicz (Incumbent) | 8,589 | 100 | |
| Total votes | 8,589 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Aresimowicz | 5,319 | 55.5 | |
| Working Families | Joe Aresimowicz | 345 | 3.6 | |
| Total | Joe Aresimowicz (Incumbent) | 5,664 | 59.1 | |
| Republican | Jim Sargent | 3,917 | 40.9 | |
| Total votes | 9,581 | 100 | ||
Personal life
Aresimowicz grew up in Berlin, Connecticut. He and his family now reside in Berlin, where his two youngest children, Ryan and Katie, attend Berlin public schools and his oldest son Michael coaches football with him at Berlin High School.
He is employed as the Education Coordinator for the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Council 4.
References
- http://projects.ctmirror.org/directory/?n=joearesimowicz
- "Ethics opinion: Aresimowicz can be House speaker, union staffer". The CT Mirror. Retrieved 2017-12-19.
- "Legislative Leader Slipped Amendment into Bill". courant.com. Hartford Courant. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- Stuart, Christine. "Plan To Save Edsall's Job Was Hatched At High School Football Banquet". ctnewsjunkie.com. CT News Junkies. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- Connolly, Daniel. "New Law May Allow Corey Edsall to Coach with UConn Football Connecticut State legislators sided with Edsall over the state's ethics board". theuconnblog.com. The UCONN blog. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- "State Ethics Board Comments on Edsel Amendment". courant.com. Hartford Courant. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
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