Connecticut Department of Veteran Affairs Commissioner Tom Saadi has been renominated by Governor-elect Ned Lamont to continue serving in the position.  The Danbury resident says he's humbled to have Lamont's confidence and looks forward to working with the new administration. 

Saadi and other Department leaders met with Lamont's transition team to talk about what's happening in their respective agencies, plans for the future and where work is needed.  Saadi says he was impressed with the process and that the transition team was knowledgeable about state service and the DVA.  His renomination will be up for a public hearing, there will be a committee vote on the confirmation, and then a chamber vote. 

Saadi has been Commissioner since 2017, and wants to continue the mission of “Serving Those Who Served."  He wants to run the DVA in a dynamic and transparent manner to maintain successful programs and services, address areas in need of improvement, streamline processes and leverage federal and community based resources to expand the State's capacity to deliver services to Veterans without additional costs to taxpayers. 

Saadi thanked DVA staff for their work, veterans for their sacrifices and local non-profits who work with the agency.  He added that his service would not be possible without the support of his wife,   Valerie, and their twins, along with the Danbury community.  Saadi serves on the Danbury City Council and is a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve. 

Prior to becoming Acting Commissioner and then officially taking on the job, he served as Chief of Staff and General Counsel for the Department.  Before moving to the DVA, Saadi was an Assistant  Attorney  General and Special Prosecutor for the State.