11/21/2024
Treasurer Russell Statement on the Passing of Former Governor M. Jodi Rell
Connecticut Treasurer Erick Russell issued the following statement today on the passing of former Governor M. Jodi Rell:
“Governor Jodi Rell led the efforts to pull the state back in the right direction at a time when Connecticut government had lost the faith of its people and become the subject of ridicule across the nation. The resulting clean elections program became a national model and an example of how voters benefit when money is removed from the political process. Her work to increase government transparency, impose ethical standards of conduct, and apply necessary scrutiny to state contracts helped repair people’s relationships with their government. That trust is the foundation for all of the work we do as policymakers — and all we will continue to do — to build the future we want for our state. I’m grateful for Governor Rell’s immense contributions and offer my sincere condolences to her family and loved ones.”
Contact: Tyler Van Buren
tyler.vanburen@ct.gov | (959) 529-2468