Candidate Submitted Bio
Savet Constantine is a community leader and former marketing executive running for 42nd District State Representative. A former PTA president at the Wilton Public Schools, Savet will fight for our community as she has for our kids in the schools.
Savet’s priorities are ensuring school excellence and student safety, protecting reproductive rights, enhancing senior services, making CT more affordable, boosting business opportunities, and cutting taxes. A problem-solver and community advocate, she will effectively champion our district in Hartford.
As a Wilton resident since 2004, she and her husband raised two children through the public schools. Her daughter is pursuing a PhD in engineering at Columbia University, and her son studies physics at Carnegie Mellon University.
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Candidate Submitted Op-Ed — “A Time for Action: Why I Am the Best Choice to Represent the 42nd District”
The 42nd District faces urgent challenges that demand experienced, intelligent, decisive leadership. With over 20 years of proven service in our community, I’m the candidate with the deep connections, hands-on experience, and track record of results that can tackle these issues head-on. From making life more affordable to strengthening our schools and protecting our freedoms, I know how to get things done. This election is about real solutions and putting in the hard work to propose and pass meaningful legislation that benefits all of us. I am ready to fight for our values and deliver for the 42nd District from day one.
Affordability and Fiscal Responsibility
Affordability is a critical issue for our district. Families and businesses are struggling under the weight of high costs such as housing and energy. We need policies that make Connecticut more affordable for everyone. Proactive, locally driven, smart zoning plans and policies can allow us to grow in a way that benefits everyone from young families to retirees. This approach will help alleviate the rising cost of housing and make our district more accessible for young families, seniors, and workers. I’ll work to reduce the regulatory burden on our economy to support local businesses, create jobs and drive long-term economic development that benefits all residents. Moreover, I support continuing the fiscally responsible policies of the past several years, including paying down our pension debt and keeping up contributions to the Rainy Day Fund.
Excellence in Education
Our schools are the heart of our community. As a former PTA president at the Wilton Public Schools, I’ve spent years supporting our children’s education both in terms of academics and the evolving issues they face. We need to provide education that equips our children with the skills to have successful lives and be contributing members of society. I will fight for investment in education, making sure our schools receive the funding they need to maintain excellence. I’ll support our teachers and prioritize student safety and mental health, ensuring that every child grows up in a safe, supportive environment that sets them up for success.
Public Safety and Gun Violence Prevention
Gun violence is a public safety crisis, especially for our children. I’m proud to be endorsed by CT Against Gun Violence and awarded the Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction. I will advocate for measures that protect our communities by expanding gun violence prevention programs and protect our poll workers by prohibiting concealed carry at voting stations. I’ll work to ensure we strike a balance between safety, particularly our children’s, and safeguarding Second Amendment rights.
Supporting Our Seniors
As a member of the sandwich generation, I understand the challenges faced by seniors, from rising healthcare costs to the burden of increasing property taxes. I will work to expand accessible housing options, provide property tax relief, and ensure access to quality healthcare services for our seniors, who should be able to age in place with dignity and not be forced out of the communities they helped build.
Protecting Reproductive Rights
Reproductive rights are under attack nationwide and Connecticut cannot afford complacency. In the legislature, I will be part of a firewall against any efforts to roll back women’s rights. I will fight to preserve reproductive freedoms and guarantee that every woman in our state retains control over her healthcare decisions. Women should never have to fear that their healthcare options could be taken away, and I will stand firm in defending these essential freedoms. And you will never have to question where I stand on protecting women’s fundamental rights to make their own healthcare choices — my actions will always match my words.
Environmental Protection for Our Future
Climate change demands action now — for us and for our children. As a Sierra Club endorsee, I will advocate for legislation that promotes resiliency planning in infrastructure, expands renewable energy, and protects our natural environment. These efforts will not only address climate change but also create new jobs and build long-term prosperity for our district. Connecticut can and should be a leader in sustainable practices, and I’ll work to make that a reality.
This election is not just about filling one seat in the state legislature — it’s about defending our values and securing the future of our district. I am a pro-business, pro-district Democrat, committed to making life more affordable, protecting our local control, and defending our freedoms. I have the experience and determination to represent you in Hartford. I will be your voice, your advocate, and your champion. I ask for your vote to build a stronger, more secure, and more prosperous future for the 42nd District.