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Local Lawmaker Wants to Stop Tolls

 

Dear Neighbors,   Thank you for writing and calling to express your opposition to tolls.   Your voices and advocacy have led to House Democrats reconsidering their position on tolls. The Speaker of the House announced today that he might not bring a tolls bill forward for a vote.   It appears we have won today, but we are not in the clear yet. We still have a week to go until the end of session and we need to continue to keep the pressure on.   I am circulating a petition to stop tolls, and I ask that you please take a moment to sign it! Please join me in sending a message to the majority party that we don't want tolls.   Sign my petition now!

Jaumann Qualifies for Citizens Election Program

ANSONIA/DERBY- Political newcomer, Valley-area attorney and Ansonia resident Joseph A.

Jaumann announced today that he qualified for the Citizen’s Election Program (CEP) grant. The

program, designed to eliminate special interest money from Connecticut campaigns, requires a candidate to raise $5,000.00 from at least 150 residents of Derby and Ansonia. The maximum donation allowed is $100.00. 

“Qualifying for the CEP grant in such a short period of time like we have is a testament to the people of the 104th wanting change” Jaumann said. “The support we have received up to this point has been amazing. The people want change, and this grant ensures that we will be fighting to bring about that change every day from now until November 8th!”

 

Jaumann continued “Over the past 6 years, we have seen the leadership in this state mishandle the budget, raise our taxes, and continue to grow the size of government well beyond our means to support it. Well enough is enough! The elected officials that made these bad decisions need to be held accountable.”

 

Jaumann is one of the cofounders of the law firm of Drapp & Jaumann, LLC. He serves as

Chairman of Ansonia’s Planning and Zoning Commission, is a member of the Economic

Development Commission, and sits as a hearing officer for Ansonia hearing blight appeals. He is

the former chairman of Ansonia’s Zoning Board of Appeals, having been appointed by Mayor

James Della Volpe. He is also member of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.

www.Jaumann2016.com

 

(This is a press release from Jaumann’s campaign)

Conroy Qualifies for "Clean Election Funding"

As a proponent of clean elections and removing special interest money from the State Capitol, Theresa Conroy has qualified for funding under the state Citizens’ Election Program. Conroy is seeking re-election as the state representative for the 105th Assembly District in Seymour, Beacon Falls, and Derby.

“I couldn’t have qualified for the Citizens’ Election Program without the support of the residents of the Valley,” Conroy said.

In order to qualify, candidates must receive donations from at least 150 residents of the towns in their district.

“I am dedicated to serving the people of the 105^th District,” Conroy said. “Whether it’s pushing job-growth initiatives or securing funding for our schools, I will continue to fight for the residents of Seymour, Beacon Falls, and Derby.”

The Citizens' Election Program is a voluntary program which provides public financing to qualified candidates for statewide offices and the General Assembly. To participate, candidates must agree to abide by certain guidelines, including contribution and expenditure limits and disclosure requirements. This voluntary public campaign financing program was designed to encourage citizen participation and limit the role of special interest money in the State of Connecticut's political process.

Conroy serves on the Legislature’s Public Health Committee and has been a leader in the state’s policy response to the Opioid epidemic.

“Our state has taken important steps to help addicts and their families,” Conroy said. “But our work is not done. Prescription narcotic pain medication has become a highway to heroin addiction. We are losing too many Connecticut residents to this deadly addiction.”

Conroy said she remains committed to pursuing policies that aid seniors and expand options to age at home.  She has led efforts to develop livable communities.

Conroy is a strong advocate for servicemen and servicewomen and their families and an ally to veterans. She worked as a nurse for 28 years at the West Haven VA Health Center. She holds a master's degree from Fairfield University's Family Nurse Practitioner Program, a bachelor's degree from Southern Connecticut State University and an ADN from Quinnipiac University. She is currently an advanced practice nurse for CVS Minute Clinic.

 

(This is  a press release from Conroy's campaign)