Joe de la Cruz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
| In office 2017–2023 | |
| Preceded by | Aundre Bumgardner |
| Succeeded by | Aundre Bumgardner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Groton, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Joe de la Cruz is an American businessman, sheetmetal worker, and politician who served as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 41st district. He assumed office in 2017.
Early life and education[edit]
De la Cruz was born in Groton, Connecticut. He completed an apprenticeship through the CT Sheet Metal Workers program.[1]
Career[edit]
De la Cruz began his career as a sheetmetal worker and has since worked as a general manager. He served as a member of the Groton City Council from 2014 to 2016 and was also a member of the Groton Town Meeting. He was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 2016 and assumed office in 2017.[2] During his first legislative session, de la Cruz served as vice chair of the House Insurance and Real Estate Committee.[3] De la Cruz did not seek reelection in 2023 citing his dissatisfaction with the salary offered to state representatives.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Joe de la Cruz". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ^ "State Rep. Joe de la Cruz runs unopposed for third term". The Day. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ^ "Joe de la Cruz CT State Representative for Groton, New London". CBIA. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
- ^ "Joe de la Cruz Will Not Seek Reelection". CBIA. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
