Local lawmakers to host coffee hour at Valley Diner in Derby

DERBY - State Sen. Jorge Cabrera, D-Hamden, and state Representatives Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia/Derby, Nicole Klarides-Ditria, R-Beacon Falls, Derby, Seymour, and Mary Welander, D-Orange, Woodbridge, Derby, will hold an in-person Legislative Coffee Update Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Valley Diner, 636 New Haven Ave.

Residents will be able to connect with the legislators in an approachable and relaxed setting to discuss their thoughts, concerns, and questions on the issues that matter most.

This is part of Rochelle's twice monthly coffee hour events to connect with residents of Ansonia and Derby to learn more about the issues they care about and provide an update on issues Rochelle is working on in Hartford.

Residents who would like more information about the event should contact Rochelle by emailing her at Kara.Rochelle@cga.ct.gov. If they need immediate assistance, residents can call her office at 860- 240-8585.

This is a release from state Rep. Kara Rochelle's office.