A Distinguished Record of Service to Country & Community

Ray has dedicated his life to protecting you, your family, our country, and the quality of life in our communities. He is proud to apply his experience, knowledge and commitment as your State Representative.

• Ranking member of Public Safety and Security Committee, serves on the Environment Committee and the Select Committee on Veteran's Affairs.
• Veteran, U.S. Air Force
• Special Agent, U.S. Secret Service
• Special Agent, U.S. Defense Department
• First Selectman, Durham (1997-2001)
• Created Senior Citizen Board.
• Increased police protection, hired town's first Resident Trooper.
• Purchased and protected over 660 acres of open space and agricultural land.
• Abated property taxes for qualifying seniors, volunteer firemen, & other emergency service providers.
• State Representative - 100 th District (2002 - to present)
• Championed bill granting 10-year water deal that will save Durham residents $200,000
• $13,200 STEAP Grant for Durham for a study of the Durham Center Water System.
• $3,000 Grant for the Durham Public Library to use with making a survey of historical Durham homes available online.
• Middlefield awarded $300,000 to continue its housing rehabilitaion program
• $203,500 state grant for improvements to Peckham Park.
• $350,000 Small Town Echnomic Assistance Program to renovate Middlefield Community Center.
• $87,805 funds for improvements to Lake Beseck, Middlefield.
• Member of Public Safety and Security Committee, Environment Committee, and Ranking member on the Select Committee on Veteran's Affairs .
• Appointed to the historic Select Committee of Inquiry (Impeachment)
• Voted for stronger, ethics laws and legislative reforms.
• Co-sponsored bill to improve the Department of Homeland Security.
• Voted to increase property tax credit for homeowners.
• Strong advocate for veterans.
• Voted to repeal unfair CONNPACE restrictions for seniors.
• Strong Pro-Environment voting record.
• Voted to maximize funds for open space and farmland preservation.