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DebraLee Hovey
State Representative

296 Fan Hill Road, Monroe 06468
Capitol: 860-240-8700

Education: MS, MSED, University of Maine; Post-Graduate certificates: Educational Psychology, School Consultation

Occupation: Special Education Consultant, Child Advocate

Public Service: Monroe Inland-Wetlands Commission Member, YMCA Camp Hi-Rock Board Member

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

Committees: Education (Ranking Member), Appropriations, Judiciary

State Representative DebraLee Hovey is a conscientious legislator who takes pride in her commitment to constituent service, her role as a voice for the towns of Monroe and Newtown at the State Capitol and her work on behalf of policies that encourage economic growth and job creation in Connecticut... [Full Biography] (PDF/33kb)

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Rep. Hovey shows off a victorian hat.
Rep. Hovey dons a beautiful Victorian hat in celebration of the city of Danbury and its heritage as "The Hat City".4/9/08

The three individuals are standing together in the lobby of the LOB next to a photo of the state Capitol building.
Rep. Hovey poses with 2 Catholic School Students that were at the Capitol for Catholic Schools Day to support their school and any efforts on the state level designed to assist these schools. They were meeting with legislators in their districts. February 28, 2008.

Rep. Hovey is sitting at her desk in the chamber and Rep. Boucher and Rep. Sawyer are facing her and talking.
Rep. Hovey discusses a legislative bill with fellow representatives Rep. Boucher (center) and Rep. Sawyer (right) during a recent session day.

Rep. Hovey and Rep. Witkos are standing side by side and listening to the speakers. Children can be seen in the background.
Rep. Hovey (left) and colleague Rep. Witkos (right) attend the Homeschooling Forum to show their support for this educational option.

Rep. Hovey is standing and clapping in the House Chamber.
Rep. Hovey applauds as the Governor enters the chamber to give her State os the State Address on the first day of the new legislative Session, February 6, 2008.

State Rep. DebraLee Hovey (R-Monroe, Newtown) speaks before members of the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium on Monday, January 21. Rep. Hovey was speaking as part of an outreach program to promote cervical cancer awareness.

State Rep. DebraLee Hovey (R-Monroe, Newtown) addresses the media during a press event at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven on Wednesday, January 16. Rep. Hovey participated in several press conferences during the day to promote cervical cancer awareness.

State Rep. DebraLee Hovey (R-Monroe, Newtown) was recently elected by her fellow state legislators to serve as a Secretary of the national Women in Government Organization. From left to right: State Rep. Hovey, Indiana State Senator Connie Lawson (the Chair, Women In Government Board of Directors), and Connecticut WIG chairs, Rep. Janice Giegler (R-Danbury, New Fairfield) and State Rep. Catherine Abercrombie, ( D-Meriden, Berlin)

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