The First Selectwoman crossed two lines: violating the law by seizing control of voting machines, and making false claims to justify it
Brenda Kupchick claims a release by local Democrats concerning the return of election equipment is "a distortion of reality."
"8-30g, Connecticut’s affordable housing law, essentially allows developers to build wherever they want and bypass local zoning laws..."
"There are other ways to add to the quantity and diversity of housing stock without gutting local zoning control."
The proposal calls for development of a nearly 5-acre site at 4480 Black Rock Turnpike.
The $13 million figure is an estimate, but Fairfield would spend more if the town were to decide to rebuild the facility for a third time.
"Immediately, I learned that Jenn was eager to listen to young people, not only to gain insight and input, but to amplify our voices..."
The four-unit complex will be built in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County, Inc.
"I will be voting “NO in NOvember” and I urge everyone else who cares about our rights as citizens to vote “NO” also."
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"Yes, more transparency and accountability is good for Fairfield, so vote 'NO' in NOvember!"
The approval pushes proposed Town Charter changes closer to a vote in the fall.
"We take ease of voting and access to polling locations very seriously."
"This process has already been needlessly compressed by over 50 percent of the timeframe the statute allows."
Registered Democrats and Republicans in Fairfield voted in low numbers in Tuesday's primaries.
Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Only registered Democrats and Republicans are eligible to vote.
"The CRC has not made any allegation that the RTM's ability to manage its own size to a maximum of 56 is a problem."
The commission approved its recommendations for charter changes, but kept the Representative Town Meeting at its current size.
"It isn't even alleged that the RTM is currently ineffective: one would expect concrete specifics about the ineffectiveness..."
"The CRC has made no case whatsoever that a reduction of a group correlates to increased cooperation."
Patch reader Bud Morten asks, "Fairfield, are you willing to sign the surgical consent form?"
"Put the question on the ballot and let the people decide, not a bunch of politicians who fear competition to hold their seats."
Speakers during a Charter Revision Commission public hearing Thursday evening were overwhelmingly against reducing the legislative body.
"Why not keep our options open and allow the vacationing public to return and engage, and give yourselves more time..."
Public comment on the proposed changes to the Town Charter is scheduled for Thursday evening.
Their community bonding requests have been placed on the State Bond Commission's agenda by the Governor.
"Do not reduce the size of the RTM. Fairfield’s RTM is already only a fraction of the size of the other RTMs in the State."
The commission will review 24 items that the Board of Selectpersons wants the commission to look at concerning possible charter changes.
"Our country feels precarious. For the first time, an individual right that most Americans have had their entire lives has been taken away."
"The Selectmen's vote on July 12 sets the timer and determines the Charter changes which will appear in November."
"Three Representatives of each district puts a burden on each volunteer representative that is too much."
One of the items the Charter Revision Commission will re-examine is whether to reduce the Representative Town Meeting to 30 members.
The Board of Selectmen held the first of two charter revision meetings this week.
"The point is this: The citizens of Fairfield deserve to be adequately represented by forty RTM members."
Patch reader Alexis Harrison discusses her opposition to plans to develop open space at Ash Creek.
Patch reader Bud Morten wrote to the Fairfield Board of Selectmen to offer his opinion on the proposed changes to the Town Charter.
The Board of Selectmen is deliberating over proposed changes to the Town Charter.
"Where is the town benefit in a 70 percent reduction in RTM maximum size?"
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