Slossberg, Gayle S.

Background

Slossberg occupies a seat previously held by two of the most conservative members of the Senate. That has not kept her from supporting same-sex marriage and requiring hospitals to provide emergency contraceptives to rape victims.

But Slossberg also has displayed an independent streak, breaking with Democratic leaders in June 2009 over their proposed budget. She voted for a minimum-wage increase in 2008, but not a bill to mandate that private employers offer paid sick days. She backed efforts to restrict junk food in schools and the use of trans fats, but was one of only seven Senate Democrats to oppose legalizing medical marijuana.

As co-chair of the Government Administration and Elections Committee, Slossberg had a voice preserving the state's Citizens' Election Program in the face of hostile court rulings.

Personal: Slossberg is married to David Slossberg and is the mother of three. They live in Milford.

Financial Disclosure

 Slossberg, who no longer practices law, reported no income other than her legislative salary. Her husband, David Slossberg, is a partner in the law firm of Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg, Knuff. They own their home in Milford. Slossberg also owns property in Ashland, Mass.She and her husband owned mutual funds. She also reported stocks held by a dependent child.She voluntarily disclosed debts of more than $10,000 to the Milford Bank and the Honeysuckle Realty Trust. A note on financial disclosure: Every spring, officials are required to disclose the ownership of real estate, the source of any income exceeding $1,000 in the previous calendar year and securities worth more than $5,000. They also are required to file an addendum in which they report any debt of more than $10,000; this may by law be kept confidential. 

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