David Michel

David Michel (born August 8, 1974) is an American politician who is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 146th district in Fairfield County. Michel Co-Chairs the CT Animal Advocacy Caucus with fellow State Representative Nicole Klarides-Ditria. Career Politics David Michel has described himself as a "progressive Democrat". In the Connecticut House of Representatives, Michel has proposed bills enabling Connecticut municipalities to allow ranked-choice voting, authorized state funding for a study on excessive rent increases, banning the sale of products containing kangaroos, and establishing an "Office of the Food Access Advocate" to aim to eliminate food deserts in the state. Michel has advocated for a public state bank, splitting the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection into two different agencies, a $15 minimum wage, and universal pre-K. Michel has spoken in favor of Black Lives Matter movement, as well as the Independent Drivers Guild, a group of rideshare drivers advocating for better pay. Michel has been critical of increased development in Stamford during the 21st century, and has said it raises concerns about the local environment and displacement of existing residents.