Julie Kushner

SENATOR KUSHNER JOINS IN UNANIMOUS AND BIPARTISAN SUPPORT OF TOM SAADI OF DANBURY TO BE A SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE

HARTFORD – State Senator Julie Kushner (D-Danbury) today joined a unanimous and bipartisan vote in the Senate to confirm the nomination of Thomas J. Saadi of Danbury to be a Superior Court judge.

Saadi, 53, graduated from Western Connecticut State University and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Quinnipiac University. He is currently the Commissioner of the state Department of Veterans Affairs and is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve.

“It’s an incredible privilege to be here today and get to vote on the resolution confirming Tom Saadi as a Superior Court judge. I’ve known Tom Saadi for nearly 30 years. He’s served on the Danbury City Council, worked for the state attorney general, and most recently serves as commissioner of the state Department of Veterans Affairs. Tom is known throughout the state for his commitment to public service, but we in Danbury know Tom Saadi as the person who has raised a beautiful family, supports our local civic organizations, and always shows up for our veterans – not only at every memorial, but whenever there is a veteran need. Tom was also a judge advocate in the Army. So, there is no question about his qualifications. We in Danbury are lucky to have him, and I’m honored to vote for Tom Saadi today.”

Saadi’s nomination now heads to the House of Representatives for final consideration.