On Thursday a panel discussion titled “Discourse and Democracy” at town hall was organized by the First Selectman’s Youth Commission and featured an audience mostly of high school students. Continue Reading →
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First Selectman’s Youth Commission to Host Panel Discussion: Discourse and Democracy
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The event will feature representatives of different perspectives, thoughts, and experiences reflect on our political climate, political polarization, ranked-choice voting, and open primaries. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, First Selectman's Youth Commission, Fred Camillo, John Blankley, Maryfrancis Metrick
BLANKLEY: What to Do with the Surplus in Connecticut’s Coffers?
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“A subject as dull as dishwater now comes before us: it’s the state’s finances. Don’t go away: there’s some excitement – we actually have a surplus! ” – John Blankley Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, John Blankley
Fazio, Gevanter and Blankley Debrief following Election for State Senate
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Since Tuesday’s election victory for Republican Ryan Fazio over two opponents – Democratic petition candidate John Blankley and Alexis Gevanter – there has been a bit of time for reflection. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alexis Gevanter, John Blankley, Ryan Fazio, State Senate 36th district
Second Time’s a Charm for Fazio; State Senate 36th District Returns to Republican Camp
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Greenwich had been on pins and needles awaiting the results of the special election to determine who would fill the remainder of the Alex Kasser’s term. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Kasser, Alexis Gevanter, Connecticut State Senate 36th District, John Blankley, Ryan Fazio, Special Election
Round Hill Association Debate Draws Distinctions between State Senate Candidates
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This week the Round Hill Association held a debate among the three candidates seeking to fill the State Senate seat in 36th district that Democrat Alex Kasser resigned from in June. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alexis Gevanter, August 17 special election, John Blankley, John Conte, Round Hill Association, Ryan Fazio, State Senate 36th district
CT State Senate Candidates for 36th District Spar: Glass Half Empty or Glass Half Full?
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Candidates disagreed on power, energy, TCI, unfunded pension debt, and taxes. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alexis Gevanter, Aya DeSimone, John Blankley, Kay Maxwell, League of Women Voters, Ryan Fazio, Sandy Waters
State Senate Candidates Asked about Police Accountability, CRT, Tolls, Zoning, and Taxes during Debate Intended for Millennials
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The event was organized by My Voting Power Greenwich and sponsored by Greenwich Sentinel, WGCH 1490 AM and Moore Associates. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alexis Gevanter, Greenwich High School, gun safety, gun violence, John Blankley, LGBTQ rights, reproductie rights
Republicans Get Fired Up at Fazio Kick Off Event
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“The eyes of Connecticut are on Greenwich, Stamford and New Canaan for the next month. They’re on us to send a message to the rest of the state as to whether the status quo is good enough in Connecticut, or whether we can do better.” – Ryan Fazio Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Kasser, Alexis Gevanter, Bob Stefanowski, Dan Quigley, Fred Camillo, Harry Arora, Heather Somers
LWV Greenwich, Stamford & New Canaan to Host Forum for 36th District State Senate Candidates
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All candidates, the discussion leader and timers will be live at Greenwich Town Hall and all audience participants will be virtual via Zoom.
The primary is August 17. Continue Reading →