Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced at the state Capitol on Monday that William Bright, 62, of Columbia, has been nominated to serve on the Supreme Court and Robin Wilson, 64, of New Haven, will replace Bright on the Appellate Court.
William Bright, 62, of Columbia, has been nominated to serve on the Supreme Court, and Robin Wilson, 64, of New Haven, to replace Bright on the Appellate Court, Lamont announced at the state Capitol on Monday.
He said the nominations furthered his policy of trying to diversify the state’s judiciary to better reflect Connecticut’s residents.
“I look for people who not only know the law, which is very important, but know people and have empathy and a sense of understanding. And Bill brings that to the table and so does Robin Wilson,” Lamont said.
“If confirmed, I promise to bring to my position the same dedication to service that I have strived to demonstrate throughout my judicial career,” pledged Bright.
“If confirmed by the legislature, I am committed to upholding the principles of fairness, justice, and integrity as I take on this important responsibility. To prove myself worthy of the governor’s trust,” Wilson said.
Lamont has also nominated 13 others to serve as superior court judges. They include Kevin Kelly, 65, of Stratford, a former state Senate Republican minority leader, and Michael D’Agostino, 53, of Hamden, a former Democratic House member and chair of the General Law Committee.
The nominees await General Assembly confirmation.
