Rep. Theresa Conroy working to improve government efficiency

State Rep. Theresa Conroy (D-Seymour, Beacon Falls, Derby) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Brendan Sharkey to serve on the bipartisan Regional Entities sub-committee and Municipal Efficiencies sub-committee of the MORE (Municipal Opportunities & Regional Efficiencies) Commission.

Rep. Jonathan Steinberg, Rep. Kevin Ryan, Rep. Peggy Sayers and
Rep. Theresa Conroy at the MORE Commission organizational
meeting March 9 at the Legislative Office building
 in Hartford. (Photo by Brian M. O’Connor)

“We must continue to search for ways to do more with less,” Sharkey said. “The ability of cities and towns to operate efficiently and in partnership with surrounding towns and the state is critical to supporting our economy.”

With an emphasis on cost efficiency through regional collaboration, the sub-committees will look for ways to regionalize some of the functions of local government and other entities.

“Finding regional ways to provide services saves money and streamlines government,” Conroy said.

In 2010, Sharkey formed the original Municipal Opportunities & Regional Efficiencies Commission. The group worked in a collaborative manner, bringing together legislators with town officials, advocates and concerned citizens.

This is a press release from CT House Democrats.