Monday, November 14, 2011
Are last week's elections a sign of things to come in 2012? Some state lawmakers seem to think so.
DID YOU HEAR THE ONE ABOUT? Candle, Light & Propane. Connecticut, Light & Plunder. The wisecracks switched on almost as soon as the lights went out. And while the play on words are getting laughs in some quarters, many legislators are sick of the joke. Instead they wants a special session to tackle the aftermath of Winter Storm Alfred. Many are using the success of the jobs special session to make their point. “The special legislative session on Oct. 26 demonstrated that General Assembly members from both sides of the aisle could work together quickly to produce a bipartisan jobs bill. There is no reason that we can’t move just as quickly to improve emergency response, something that affects everyone,” said state Rep. Gail Lavielle, a …
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Results from yesterday's local elections.
Update, 11:30 p.m. Results have been confirmed from earlier with no changes in the standings. However, a recount will be held in the Board of Education race due to a six-vote spread between Democrat Lin Merrill and Republican Christopher Murray. A recount is held by law when the outcome falls within 20 votes. This should be completed within five business days, according to Town Clerk Barbara Serfillippi. Winners are in bold. First Selectman Town Clerk Zoning Board of Appeals (5 years, 2011) Zoning Board of Appeals (5 years, 2012) Zoning Board of Appeals (One year) Zoning Board of Appeals (5 years, 2011) Zoning Board of Appeals (Four years) Update, 10:10 p.m. The stories of the night in Tuesday's preliminary election results are those of …
Exercise your right—and responsibility—to vote.
Today is Election Day, and even if the races in your town are uncontested, or you think it’s a waste of time to vote, or you just don’t want to rush home from work before the polls close—think again, please. Given that this year is not a presidential election year, turnout is expected to be lower than usual in most areas, and that’s a shame if such a prediction comes true. We’re in historic times, with record low approval ratings for our national politicians. “Occupy” protests signal the tip of a fractured iceberg of discontent on economic and political fronts. We see political polarization, sky-high unemployment and economic disparity as the triptych setting for our nation’s discontent. At the risk of sounding sappy, getting people vested…
Thursday, October 13, 2011
The Republican candidate told The Associated Press that she is hoping to have more one-on-one discussions with women during her campaign.
U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon would like to meet with more voters on a one-on-one basis, especially women, a demographic that strongly supported Richard Blumenthal last year, according to The Associated Press. On the former WWE CEO's first stop on a tour of women-owned businesses, McMahon said through these more intimate discussions, she hopes to express to women that she has endured the same issues as they have, both as a stay-at-home mother and as a working mother. McMahon's first stop was All-State Utility Supply Co. in Southington, which sells and rents construction safety equipment. It is owned and operated by Monica Cusano. [Editor's Note: Comments posted to this article will show up on multiple Patch sites in Fairfield County …
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Part one of a multi-part series highlighting local politics running up to the November local election.
Part one of a multi-part series highlighting local politics running up to the November local election. In the race this year for local office, there are new faces that stand out for being part of the local scene and part of Ridgefield politics. Two Republican candidates for the Board of Education begin the coverage for November’s election. Mike Raduazzo is a true newcomer to Ridgefield politics. “Our kids have just started school here in the last few years,” Raduazzo, a Republican, said, “and we became aware of the issues and decided it was time for us to get involved.” In the last couple years, Raduazzo said he’s noticed a need for change in the system. “It’s time for a fresh face,” he said No newcomer to business, Raduazzo hopes to bring…
Saturday, September 17, 2011
The state has laws that cover your voting rights.
As a Connecticut voter you are guaranteed certain rights that protect how and when you vote. In fact, state law lays out in detail what those rights are and what to do if you believe they’ve been violated. Under Connecticut’s election laws every registered voter in the state has the right to: Anyone 18 years of age or older can vote, with the exception of convicted or incarcerated felons. And while there have been debates and lawsuits in Connecticut and other states about the voting rights of the mentally disabled, Connecticut election laws specifically contain provisions protecting the rights of the mentally disabled. Basically, unless a Probate Court has ruled otherwise, the mentally disabled are considered competent to vote in …
John Symon
10:31 pm on Monday, November 14, 2011
Gee, I dont see Kim Fawcett's quote in the story. And wasnt she one of the people playing solitaire on her computer during the legislative session? more ›