Erick Russell
What this job does: The Treasurer serves a 4-year term. The Treasurer is the state's chief elected money officer and manages state funds, investments, pensions, and debt.
- Current office
- State Treasurer (since January 2023)
- Occupation
- State Treasurer; attorney
- Lives in
- New Haven
Background
- Russell has been State Treasurer since January 4, 2023. source: ballotpedia.org
- Russell was born in New Haven and earned degrees from the University of New Haven and UConn School of Law. source: ballotpedia.org
- Before taking office, Russell was an attorney at the law firm Pullman & Comely. source: ballotpedia.org
- Russell's office launched CT Baby Bonds on July 1, 2023, which sets aside $3,200 for each baby born covered by HUSKY. source: erickforct.com
In their own words
What the candidate says they will work on, from their campaign site or their answers to news-outlet questionnaires. We list it as stated and do not rate it.
- Continue 'increased investment in education and infrastructure.' source: erickforct.com
- Keep making extra debt payments as part of fiscal discipline. source: erickforct.com
- Give more financial security to retirees and people in Treasurer's Office programs. source: erickforct.com
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