To the Editor:

I am proud to endorse Mitch Bolinsky for State Representative. His tireless dedication to the well-being of seniors and their caregivers has proven time and again that he is the right leader for our community. Mitch has worked for over a decade as a caregiver himself, bringing a compassionate, first-hand perspective, and recognized results to his advocacy for seniors.

As Ranking Member of the state’s Aging Committee, Mitch’s commitment to improving the quality of life for seniors is clear. In 2024, he helped pass legislation, raising the bar for nursing home care and expanding Medicare/Medicaid coverage for home care. This gives seniors more options, allowing them to receive care in their homes — just as most seniors would prefer. His forward-thinking leadership ensures seniors can live with dignity, supported by consumer protections like caregiver training, licensing, and oversight.

Beyond this, Mitch has championed protections against the financial exploitation of seniors, worked to phase out state income tax on Social Security and pensions, and consistently advocated for programs like Meals on Wheels. He has fought age discrimination in hiring and advocated for a searchable database to protect vulnerable citizens from abuse.

Mitch Bolinsky has a proven track record, and I am confident that his leadership will continue to bring lasting positive change. He is the advocate we need to keep moving forward. Join me on November 5 by re-electing Mitch Bolinsky for state representative.

Vincent Cuocci

Newtown