Town Hall Series a Success

October 25, 2013
Wilton Town Hall with Sen. Boucher and Rep. Lavielle at Wilton Library.

Wilton Town Hall with Sen. Boucher and Rep. Lavielle at Wilton Library.

Westport Town Hall with Senator Boucher and Representative Gail Lavielle at the Westport Center for Senior Activities.
Westport Town Hall with Senator Boucher and Representative Gail Lavielle at the Westport Center for Senior Activities.
Ridgefield Town Hall with Senator Boucher and Representative Frey at Town Hall.
Ridgefield Town Hall with Senator Boucher and Representative Frey at Town Hall.
Representative O’Dea, Senators Boucher and Frantz at New Canaan’s Lapham Community Center for a town hall meeting.
Representative O’Dea, Senators Boucher and Frantz at New Canaan’s Lapham Community Center for a town hall meeting.

Hartford, CT – Senator Toni Boucher (Wilton) along with Senator Scott Frantz (New Canaan) and Representatives Tom O’Dea (New Canaan), John Frey (Ridgefield) and Gail Lavielle (Wilton) just completed a series of town halls in the 26th district communities of New Canaan, Ridgefield, Westport and Wilton.

The town hall series focused on discussions surrounding the state’s new two-year budget and answered questions regarding new legislation that was passed during the 2013 Legislative Session.

“These meetings provide for an excellent give-and take, and I believe they make us better legislators,” Sen. Frantz said. “Taxpayers need to be heard in Connecticut, and we bring their message directly to Hartford.”

Following a short presentation, the lawmakers covered a range of topics including the high cost of business in Connecticut, efforts to reduce government red tape, the status of Connecticut’s bond rating and the launch of “Access Health Connecticut,” the state’s public health insurance marketplace.

“There are a lot of changes happening in Connecticut, from healthcare insurance reform to volatile finances, I am concerned about the direction our state is going in,” Sen. Boucher said.
“There are deep implications for people and businesses alike.”

“I want to thank all of the residents who took the time to come speak with us,” said Rep. Frey. “It has always been my goal to make sure our government is working for Ridgefield residents and is as transparent as possible.”

“People in all of our towns are very concerned about Connecticut’s future,” Rep. Lavielle said. “They are worried about whether their families can afford to stay here and particularly about whether the job market will ever improve. They confirmed my view that we need substantial policy changes to turn our state’s economy around.”

“There are many issues facing Connecticut residents,” said Rep. O’Dea. “It is important that we make sure our government is in communication with our constituents. I thank all the residents who came out to talk with us.”

The next legislative session will convene in February 2014.

Anyone who was unable to attend the event but would like to speak with the lawmakers about a state matter can reach them at [email protected], or [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected] .