Senator Witkos Honored by Council of Small Towns

January 17, 2019

Hartford, CT – Senator Kevin Witkos (R-Canton) has been recognized by the Council of Small Towns (COST) with the Town Crier Award.  The award is bestowed upon lawmakers and municipal officials who have taken a leadership role in advocating for public policies which benefit small towns.

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. – Today at the Aqua Turf banquet facility, The CT Council of Small Towns presented the Town Crier Award to State Senator Kevin Witkos (R-8th district) and State Representative Vincent Candelora (R-86th district) for their efforts on behalf of Connecticut’s small towns and cities. January 16, 2019. (Photos Joseph Lemieux- CT Senate Republicans)

“I am humbled to have received this award by the Council of Small Towns in recognition of my efforts to support small towns across our state.  It is vital that as we work to improve our urban centers and our state as a whole that our smaller towns are not overlooked nor negatively affected by public policy and further unfunded mandates” said Senator Witkos.

 

“Senator Witkos is an absolutely exceptional choice for this year’s Town Crier Award.  He is consistently a voice of reason at the state Legislature and steadfast in his vigilance ensuring small town issues are always considered in every piece of legislation.  It is indeed an honor to recognize Senator Witkos for his commitment and dedication to working hard for the people of Connecticut” said Litchfield First Selectman and outgoing COST President Leo Paul.