Rep. Harding to Host Press Conference

BROOKFIELD – State Representative Stephen Harding (R-107) and Brookfield First Selectman Stephen Dunn will be hosting an informational press conference on Friday, February 26 at the Brookfield Town Hall to discuss housing issues that have been plaguing Brookfield and surrounding towns.

Who: State Representative Stephen Harding and Brookfield First Selectman Stephen Dunn
What: Informational Press Conference open to Media and Public
When: Friday, February 26, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.
Where: Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield, CT, Room 133

The tentative date for a legislative public hearing regarding the 8-30g housing statute will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 by the Housing Committee at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford (300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT). Though this date is subject to change, Rep. Harding would like to inform and prepare the public, as well as encourage them to testify in favor of modifying or eliminating 8-30g when the hearing is held on or around this date.

*Date and time of public hearing to follow.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Testimonies:

Who can testify at a public hearing?
Anyone and everyone are welcome to testify at a public hearing. This is an important part of the democratic process.

What are the guidelines for giving public testimony?
Public testimony must be three minutes or less and may be in support of or in opposition to a proposed bill. Testimony may be read from written notes or spoken informally. Written testimony will be entered into the CGA website for a permanent record, so I do advise submitting written testimony. After you testify, the committee members may ask you questions.

How long should testimony be?
Testimony should take no longer than three minutes to be presented. Extra time may be given if questions are asked by committee members. Be prepared to answer such questions from committee members. Additional information may also be submitted for the public record.

Should I bring copies of my testimony?
Written testimony is not required but is recommended. If you bring written testimony, you must bring a copy for every committee member (this number varies by committee– visit the CGA website for lists of Committee Members). Your testimony can also be submitted electronically by contacting each committee in advance for the correct email address.

What if I can’t attend in person?
Written testimony can be submitted to the committee for consideration even if you are unable to testify in Hartford.

https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/content/yourvoice.asp