Chris Poulos is a Democratic representative for Connecticut House District 81 , serving as Assistant Majority Leader. A lifelong Southington resident and educator, he lives in Plantsville with his wife Helen and children Molly and Andrew. Notable achievements include securing $5 million for Southington Public Library expansion, $500,000 for Sloper Pond dredging, advocating for budgets supporting students, taxpayers, seniors, veterans, and small businesses, and promoting bipartisan efforts on crime and fiscal responsibility, such as income tax cuts and maintaining fiscal guardrails.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor's in Leadership Studies, University of Richmond ; Master's in Spanish Education, Columbia University ; Sixth Year in Educational Leadership, University of Connecticut. Southington High School graduate .
• Professional Experience: Spanish Teacher, Joel Barlow High School ; Teacher, Connecticut State Department of Education ; Adjunct Teacher, Fairfield University .
• Political Roles: Connecticut House of Representatives - District 81 ; Assistant Majority Leader; Vice Chair, Select Committee on Special Education; Member, Public Safety and Security, Veterans' and Military Affairs, and Education Committees.