“I remember a time not so long ago when parents and teachers were crying out to have police officers in our schools to protect our children. These officers are not only on the school grounds as a layer of protection but also to provide an opportunity for children to interact with police officers on a daily basis. It gives them the reassurance that police officers are human and part of our community, and that they play an important role in our society.” – Patrick Sasser, Stamford Continue Reading →
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LETTER: Lower Gas Tax Instead of Instituting Tolls in CT
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“Instead of raising the gas tax, the Governor should call upon the state auditors to conduct an audit into why Connecticut spends more per mile on transportation projects than other states.” – Patrick Sasser Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, No Tolls CT, Patrick Sasser
RTM Declines to Vote on Anti-Tolling Resolution, Votes to Postpone Indefinitely
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Dozens spoke out against the anti-tolling resolution, saying the non-partisan RTM should not get involved in state issues. Other disagreed, including Democrats, saying tolls would hurt “the little guy” and be a regressive tax. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Aaron Lenhart, Bob Brady, Candace Garthwaite, Denise Savageau, Doug Wells, Ed Dadakis, Frank Farricker
Greenwich RTM Committees Weigh In on Anti-Toll Resolution
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Strong voices were heard on both sides of the anti-toll resolution presented to several RTM standing committees. Voices included NoTollsCT founder Patrick Sasser, State Rep Fred Camillo (R-151), State Senator Alex Bergstein (D-36), State Senator George Logan (R-17) and Joseph McGee, who is a VP with the Business Council of Fairfield County. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Transportation, Alex Bergstein, Fred Camillo, Joseph McGee, Laura Gladstone, Patrick Sasser
Letter: Despite Political Spin, Connecticut Residents Oppose Tolls
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“The Sacred Heart poll confirms what we already know: Connecticut’s residents don’t want to be taxed for driving to work.” – Patrick Sasser, No Tolls CT. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Fiscal Freedom for CT, Laura Gladstone, NoTollsCT.org, Patrick Sasser
PHOTOS: Anti-Tolls Rally Draws Crowds, Honks outside Stamford Government Center
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A crowd of about 100 people gathered to rally against tolls outside Stamford Government Center on Saturday. Cars and trucks drove by honking in support. Remarks were delivered by organizer Patrick Sasser, Bob Stefanowski, Fred Camillo, Steve Kolenberg and Bob Katchco. Continue Reading →