State Sen. Christopher J.  Connors of the 9th District announced last week that he would not seek re-election to the state Legislature after 33 years of service.

“This was certainly a difficult decision, but I feel in my heart that this is the right time to step aside, especially as running for re-election would require serving a four-year term,” Connors remarked.

“It has been the greatest honor of my professional life to serve the people of the 9th Legislative District,” he added.