Senators Gaston Appointed to the CIF Board

State Senator Herron Keyon Gaston (D-Bridgeport) has been appointed to the Community Investment Fund (CIF) Board by Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney (D-New Haven). The CIF, created in 2021 and funded through state bonding, works to foster economic development in historically underserved communities across Connecticut.

"I am deeply honored by Senator Looney’s confidence in appointing me to the CIF Board," said Senator Gaston. "The Community Investment Fund is a powerful tool we have to lift up communities that have been historically overlooked and underinvested in. Bridgeport, Stratford, and communities like them across Connecticut deserve access to the resources they need to thrive, and I will fight every day on this board to make sure that happens."

"Senator Gaston has proven himself a tireless and effective advocate for Bridgeport and Stratford in the Senate chamber," said Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney. "The Community Investment Fund exists precisely to direct resources toward communities that have long been in need of a greater state investment. Senator Gaston’s deep community connections in Bridgeport, his understanding of the structural barriers these communities face, and his record of fighting for meaningful investment make him an ideal steward of that mission. I am also grateful to have the counsel of Senator Gadkar-Wilcox, whose own profound understanding of economic disparities in Bridgeport and commitment to its residents will be a valuable resource as this work moves forward. Together, Bridgeport’s Senate delegation brings a powerful perspective to the cause of equitable investment, and I am excited to have Senator Gaston serve on the CIF board to help deliver critical funding for Bridgeport and around the state."

Senator Gaston has been a champion for economic investment in his district, previously celebrating CIF funding that helped bring projects to Bridgeport and Stratford. His background in public administration law, criminal justice, and community development positions him well to evaluate and advance impactful investment projects across the state.