Fairfield Legislators To Talk State Issues At Forum

Via the Town of Fairfield League of Women Voters: FAIRFIELD, CT — Fairfield’s representatives and senator in Hartford will discuss priorities facing the upcoming state legislative session at the League of Women Voters Legislative Forum, to be held 10 a.m. Saturday. This year’s forum will be at a new location: Fairfield University’s Dolan School of Business event hall.

At the annual event, state Reps. Laura Devlin, Cristin McCarthy Vahey and newly elected Brian Farnen, along with state Sen. Tony Hwang, will speak to major issues facing Connecticut, their own priorities and goals for the legislative committees on which they serve, and what impact these will have for Fairfield. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions of all members of this panel. While every issue has budget implications, other topics that may arise include infrastructure, job growth and tolls.

"This is an opportunity not only for Fairfield citizens to learn about their legislators’ priorities, but for Fairfield's legislators to learn about their constituents' priorities and concerns," League Co-President Margaret Mary Fitzgerald said.

The Connecticut legislature — in a “short session” this year — convenes Feb. 5.

The Legislative Forum is open to the public without charge. Refreshments will be available 9:30 a.m., with the forum scheduled to begin 10 a.m. League Co-President Bryce Perry will serve as moderator.

This is the first of many Fairfield League of Women Voters 2020 events. If you have any questions about the Fairfield League, visit lwvfairfield.org.