Billy Buckbee is a Republican state representative for Connecticut's 67th Assembly District, which encompasses the Town of New Milford. First elected in 2016, he secured his fifth term in November 2024 and serves as Assistant House Republican Leader. He sits on the Energy & Technology, Human Services, and Veterans’ & Military Affairs Committees. Notable achievements include legislation addressing the opioid crisis, support for manufacturers like Kimberly-Clark in energy resource utilization, and establishing New Milford Day in 2017 as an annual community action event. Buckbee has organized local events, charitable fundraisers, and coached youth sports for over 20 years. He currently works as Executive Director of Harrybrooke Park in New Milford and serves as Justice of the Peace, with prior roles on the town's Sewer Commission and Homeless Shelter Coalition.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from New Milford High School in 1989; attended college in Indiana before returning to New Milford; studied Business and Risk Management at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury.
• Political Experience: Elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 2016 for District 67 ; re-elected for fifth term in 2024; key committee roles and leadership position as Assistant House Republican Leader.