佩伯顿成为首位当选康涅狄格州大会的美国原住民. Pemberton becomes first Native American elected to Connecticut General Assembly.

美国国会议员拉里·佩伯顿 (Larry Pemberton) 是首位当选康涅狄格州大会的印第安人, 他赢得了1月份代表139区的特别选举. State Rep. Larry Pemberton of the Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation made history as the first Native American elected to Connecticut’s General Assembly, winning a special election in January to represent the 139th House District. 佩伯顿带来了十多年的部落委员会经验, 并专注于倡导低收入居民在住房,教育和医疗保健方面. Serving the remainder of the late Rep. Kevin Ryan’s term, Pemberton brings over a decade of tribal council experience and focuses on advocating for low-income residents regarding housing, education, and healthcare. 他强调诚信,倾听选民的意见, 支持他的部落重新获得联邦认可. A lifelong Montville resident and 52-year-old chauffeur, he emphasizes integrity and listening to constituents while supporting his tribe’s efforts to regain federal recognition.