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Janice Giegler
State Representative

10 Old Hayrake Road, Danbury 06811
Residence: 203-744-3666
Capitol: 860-240-8700

Education: Associate in Arts degree from Green Mountain College; Bachelor of Arts from Ohio State University.

Occupation: Legislator

Public Service: member of the YMCA Pioneering Healthier Communities Blue Ribbon Task Force Oct 2006-present; member of State Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee (JJACA) Jan 2007-present; member of Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice (FACJJ) Jan 2007-present; Danbury City-Wide PTO Council member 1996-2004; President of Danbury City-Wide PTO, 2000-2004; President of King Street School PTO, 1996-1998; Danbury Homelessness Task Force, 2005; State Director for Women in Government, 2005.

Legislative Service: State House of Representatives 2003, 2005, 2007

Committees: Executive and Legislative Nominations (Ranking Member), Internship, Judiciary, Public Health

State Representative Jan Giegler, R-Danbury, was elected to her first term representing the 138^th District, which is comprised of sections of Danbury and New Fairfield, on November 5, 2002... [Full Biography] (PDF/11kb)

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Gov. Rell is seated and is signing the bill into law and many are gathered around her including Rep. Giegler.
Representative Giegler and others look on as Governor Rell signs the Autism Bill into law. This will assist more folks in Connecticut with Autism to have a better quality of life.

Rep. Giegler is facing the group of children outside of the capitol as they head to the CT Museum.
Rep. Giegler greets the students from King Street Intermediate School during their visit to the state Capitol , 5/6/08.

The group is standing side by side in the fron of the House Chamber.
Rep. Joseph Taborsak, Danbury, Rep. David Scribner, Brookfield/Bethel, Greg Dembowski and Paula Jackson of the Regional YMCA of Western CT, and Rep. Janice Giegler, Danbury/NewFairfield pose for a photo during MR. Dembowski and Ms. Jackson's visit to the state Capitol.

Rep. Giegler is standing next to Rep. Scribner's desk in the chamber and they are talking.
Rep. Giegler discusses business with colleague Rep. David Scribner during a break in the session day.

Rep. Giegler is talking with Rep. Wasserman on an issue. They are looking at amendment language.
Rep. Gielger consults with veteran legislator, Rep. Julia Wasserman of Newtown, on language of an amendment proposed on the floor of the House of Representatives.

On Thursday, April 24, members of Danbury High School's Young Republicans group visited the State Capitol. The House of Representatives was in session that day and the group met with State Rep. Janice Giegler, R-Danbury. Pictured (from left to right) Michael Ferguson, President, DHS Young Republicans, Joey Lener, Rep. Giegler, Jacqueline Wolfram, Secretary, Mrs. Terry Wolfram, and Ms. Pam Winzig, Club Advisor.

Rep. Giegler stands with John and his daughter in the House chamber.
Rep. Giegler poses with John Whelchel and his daughter. John was honored by the House of Representatives as a recipient of an academic award from Charter Oak State College.

Rep. Giegler is sitting at her desk in the house chamber and Rep. Scribner is sitting next to her and they are talking to each other.
Rep. Giegler discusses a local issue with colleague Rep. David Scribner during the legislative session.

The two individuals are standing side by side in the House Chamber.
Rep. Giegler poses with Michael McLachlan, aide to the mayor of Danbury, during his visit to the Capitol to celebrate Hat Day and to honor Danbury as the Hat City.

The group is standing in the well of the House.
Rep. Giegler (far right) pictured her with (left to right) John Esposito, Michael McLachlan, Michael Seri, Senator David Capiello, Robert Noce, and Evo Butero. The group was visiting the Capitol in celebration of Danbury's Hat Day.

Rep. Giegler is speaking into the microphone.
Rep. Giegler introduces Michael McLachlan, aide to the Mayor of Danbury, to the House of Representatives. She is wearing her hat in support of the city of Danbury and its rich hat heritage. 4/9/08

The five are standing side by side in the well of the House of Representatives.

On Wednesday, April 9, area state legislators participated in "Danbury Day" at the State Capitol. In honor of the "Hat City," many legislators wore hats during the day's legislative session. Pictured (left to right) State Reps Bob Godfrey (D-Danbury), Joseph Taborsak (D-Danbury), Janice Giegler (R-Danbury, New Fairfield), Mary Ann Carson (R-Kent, New Fairfield, New Milford, Sherman) and David Scribner (R-Brookfield, Bethel).

The three women stand together side by side.
Rep. Giegler (right) poses with Danbury High School student Kaitlyn Schneider (left), and Christina Richa, a Danbury High School English teacher. Kaitlyn came to the capitol to receive an award from the PCSW as an essay contest winner.

Rep. Giegler is speaking to a group of students and their teacher in the LOB lobby.
Rep. Giegler visits with a group of students and their teacher during Catholic Schools Day, February 28, 2008.

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