"Voters are tired of the political rhetoric, they want results. I intend to go to Hartford with a mandate to protect and deliver for working people, and I intend to do so by working collaboratively with all stakeholders. Shelton needs someone who can have a voice at the table!”"
- Mike Duncan
Mike Duncan is a dedicated community leader, businessman, and advocate who believes in balancing progress with tradition. Rooted in the values of hard work, responsibility, and service, Mike champions policies that uplift families, empower businesses, and strengthen communities.
As a candidate for State Representative, Mike prioritizes economic growth, fiscal responsibility, and public safety while securing critical funding for our seniors, children, and taxpayers to strengthen our community and improve quality of life. He is committed to cutting taxes for workers and seniors, reducing utilities costs, enhancing workforce development initiatives, and protecting the personal rights of all —all while advocating for policies that foster opportunity, drive innovation, and enhance the well-being of every resident.
A resident of Shelton, Mike has been deeply involved in volunteering with numerous non-profits to improve the city and enhance opportunities for local residents. His passion for community service is reflected in his leadership roles with organizations such as United Way, the Boys & Girls Club, and Griffin Hospital.
Mike is a Senior Manager at Edgewell Personal Care, developing U.S. market strategy. With experience at Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, and Campbell Soup, he has a strong background in business strategy, finance, and economic development. Beyond his corporate role, Mike is a Financial Services Professional and Investor.
He earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Finance from Rutgers University and an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Saint Mary's College of California. His academic and professional experiences are complemented by his time as a varsity football player at Rutgers University, Lackawanna College, and Bucknell University, where he developed the resilience, teamwork, and leadership skills that continue to shape his success today.
Michael serves as a Commissioner for the Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) for the City of Shelton, CT, working to ensure responsible infrastructure development, environmental stewardship, and efficient municipal services. His commitment to fiscal discipline and effective governance helps protect local resources while supporting smart growth initiatives.
Through his leadership and service, Mike Duncan continues to work tirelessly to make Shelton and surrounding communities stronger, more prosperous, and full of opportunity for all.
Elect Mike Duncan for 113th District State Representative
Your Voice, Your Choice
Join us in supporting Mike Duncan as he runs for State Representative of the 113th District in Shelton. Mike is dedicated to listening to the needs of our community and working tirelessly to bring positive change. With a strong commitment to transparency, accountability, and progress, he aims to represent every voice in our district. Together, we can build a brighter future for Shelton!
Cut taxes for workers & seniors
Our state is one of the most expensive places to live in the country with one of the highest effective tax rates when you combine our state and local taxes. This is why affordability is my singular top issue. We’re all feeling the effects of higher grocery prices, rising electric rates, an unaffordable housing options. Imagine being a senior who lives off their fixed retirement income or a worker living pay check to pay check.
Shelton needs every penny we send to Hartford returned back to us through education funding and infrastructure investment.
We need to ensure broad-based tax cuts – especially for our middle-class families
And we need to make retiring in Connecticut and option for everyone through less taxes on retirement income, property tax relief, and affordable housing options for seniors.
· Zero out that state’s income tax on retirees with an AGI over $75,000 ($100,000 for heads of household)
· Create a property tax credit for seniors: $750-$1,500, refundable
· Restore the child tax credit
Reduce our outrageous utility bills
In response to rising costs, we need to overhaul our public utilities and start putting ratepayers first. That means lowering the cost of electricity and prioritizing our residents and not shareholders.
We need to address cost while enhancing the reliability of our power grid. That means increasing energy production, better regulating our public utilities, and addressing volatility in our rates.
· Restructure the Public Benefit Charge and remove it from our monthly bills
· Separate the regulatory agency (PURA) from the executive branch
· Regulate the for-profit corporations that run our public utilities
· Increase supply and cap the price of energy
Enhance workforce development initiatives
Quality workforce initiatives are a tremendous benefit to workers and companies alike. As someone who has spent their career in business, no one understands that better than Mike Duncan.
Our ability to staff our high-tech manufacturing industry requires our next generation of workers getting the right hands-on training now. We need to bring employers, community organizations, and our higher education system together to focus on job candidates’ skills and start developing alternate routes to credential our workforce.
· Facilitate more regional sector partnerships
· Expand our Career ConneCT programs to recruit under- and unemployed residents
· Restore full funding for the Youth Employment Program
Safeguard your personal rights
Our ability to thrive and pursue opportunity is under constant attack. From culture wars to outrageous political acts and violence, our individual success depends on our State Government standing up for us instead of selling us out.
· Safeguard our personal data and create more protections for consumers
· Protect access to health care by letting doctors make decisions instead of politicians
· Strengthen our anti-discrimination laws
Supporting our local public safety workers
It’s becoming increasingly hard to be a police officer in this state. We’re putting more requirements on the men and women who are on the front lines but not necessarily the tools they need to keep our community safe.
We need to balance our reforms while keeping strong penalties for offenders, and especially repeat offenders and juveniles. By better scrutinizing state mandates, focusing on recruitment and retention, and giving our frontline workers the tools they need to do their jobs effectively.
· Provide tax credits to police officers, fire fighters, and other first responders
· Ensure public safety workers have access to a pension
· Waive training and credentialing fees
· Provide more youth intervention services
