Rep. Giegler re-elected to leadership role with national organization

State Rep. Janice Giegler, (R-Danbury) was recently re-nominated by the Women In Government organization to serve as a Connecticut state director representing the House Republican caucus.  As state director, she will serve a 2-year term from December 2009- December 2011. Rep. Giegler was first elected as State Director in 2003. 

Women In Government is a national 501(c)(3), non-profit, bi-partisan organization of women state legislators providing leadership opportunities, networking, expert forums, and educational resources to address and resolve complex public  policy issues.

“ Women In Government congratulates Janice Giegler in her re-election as state director,” said Mary Brooks Beatty, President of Women In Government.  “State directors play a significant role in setting policy priorities for our organization. Rep. Giegler is a recognized leader in her state, and we are excited that she will continue to share her leadership skills with other legislators throughout the country.”

“I am pleased to have been re-elected to this position,” said Rep. Giegler. “Women In Government is a terrific resource for public policy ideas and I look forward to bringing back innovative proposals that have worked in other states for consideration here in Connecticut.”