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Janice Giegler
State Representative

10 Old Hayrake Road, Danbury 06811
Residence: 203-744-3666
Capitol: 860-240-8700

Education: Associate in Arts degree from Green Mountain College; Bachelor of Arts from Ohio State University.

Occupation: Legislator

Public Service: member of the YMCA Pioneering Healthier Communities Blue Ribbon Task Force Oct 2006-present; member of State Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee (JJACA) Jan 2007-present; member of Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice (FACJJ) Jan 2007-present; Danbury City-Wide PTO Council member 1996-2004; President of Danbury City-Wide PTO, 2000-2004; President of King Street School PTO, 1996-1998; Danbury Homelessness Task Force, 2005; State Director for Women in Government, 2005.

Legislative Service: State House of Representatives 2003, 2005, 2007

Committees: Executive and Legislative Nominations (Ranking Member), Internship, Judiciary, Public Health

State Representative Jan Giegler, R-Danbury, was elected to her first term representing the 138^th District, which is comprised of sections of Danbury and New Fairfield, on November 5, 2002... [Full Biography] (PDF/11kb)

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Sen. Cappiello and Rep. Giegler hold the ends of an oversized check with two veterans also holding the check in between.

On November 20, State Sen. David Cappiellio (R-Danbury) and State Rep. Janice Giegler (R-Danbury) presented a ceremonial $2,500 check in state funding for a flag pole and flag at the Vietnam Memorial at Veternan's Park, Danbury. From left to right, Sen. Cappiello, Stephen Luty, member of the Danbury Veterans Council and Robert Frazer, fellow council member and Past Commander of American Legion Post #60, and Rep. Giegler.

Rep. Janice Giegler, R-Danbury, New Fairfield, was recently elected re-elected by her fellow state legislators to serve as a 2008 Connecticut State Director with Women In Government (WIG) at the organization’s regional conference. From left to right: State Rep. DebraLee Hovey, R-Monroe, Indiana State Senator Connie Lawson (the Chair, Women In Government Board of Directors), Rep. Giegler and State Rep. Catherine Abercrombie, D-Meriden.

Gov. Rell is seated at her desk and signing the bill into law as Rep. Giegler and others look on.

On Thursday, July 26, Governor M. Jodi Rell signed legislation into law cosponsored by State Representative Janice Giegler, R-Danbury, that will make funding available for repairs and rehabilitation to certain area housing projects, including several in the greater Danbury area. Public Act 07-234 takes effect this month.

The three are standing together and are talking.
Rep. Giegler speaks with area firefighters about legislation that will be presented to the House of Representatives.

Rep. Miller is sitting at his desk in the chamber and Rep. Giegler is standing and holding the two documents.
Rep. Giegler and Rep. Larry Miller compare amendments proposed during the May15th Session Day.

The Representatives are facing Lou and standing in front of the Siemon display.
Representatives Giegler and Ruwet (left to right) speak with Lou Beres of the Siemon Company at the Connecticut Business & Industry Association Manufacturing and Technology Day at the State Capitol Wednesday, May 16, 2007.

The three are standing together in the capitol.
Rep. Giegler stands with Gary Kozak, President and CEO of the Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut (Center) and colleague Rep. David Scribner on May 9, 2007.

The group is standing together in the HRO caucus room.

On Wednesday, May 9, representatives from the Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut visted the State Capitol. From left to right, Gary Kozak, President/CEO of the Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut, State Rep. MaryAnn Carson (New Fairfield, Danbury), Debbie Channing, SVP of the Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut, Paula Jackson, Community Awareness Director Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut,, State Rep. David A. Scribner (Brookfield, Bethel ), State Rep. Janice Giegler (Danbury, New Fairfield ), Michael Matson, Director Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut.

Jan is sitting at her desk in the chamber and is listening.
Rep. Giegler listens intently to the debate during the April 25, 2007 session of the House of Representatives.

The group is standing together in the lob
Representative Jan Giegler (far left) and Senator David Cappiello (far right) met with Max Delahanty, Stephanie Steichen, and Lisa Frese. They came to the Capitol to discuss further improvements to the Connecticut Sex Offender Registry and attend the public hearing on the same topic, April 4, 2007.

The two are carefully looking over a document in the chamber.
Rep. Giegler carefully reviews legislative language with Rep. Arthur O'Neill during session, March 7, 2007.

She is standing and speaking into the microphone.
Rep. Giegler speaks on one of the many appointments and nominations being discussed during the March 7th House Session.

She is sitting and taking notes.
Rep. Giegler takes notes as she listens to testimony during a public hearing of the Public Health Committee, February 26, 2007.

She is sitting at her computer.
Rep. Giegler works on her computer during a break in the session day, February 1, 2007.

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