The Siting Council is scheduled to meet this week.
The statement comes after calls for one member to resign after making inflammatory remarks following the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Fairfield First Selectman Christine Vitale and Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim will hold a joint news conference this week about the project.
"Aligning with the general election ensures maximum voter participation and avoids unnecessary expense," Republican Tony Hwang says.
The two sides met Friday to negotiate possible alternative plans for the utility company's controversial infrastructure project.
Longo, a District 1 representative, recently wrote inflammatory social media posts in the wake of the killing of Charlie Kirk. Update.
"There is no reason for anyone at any time to engage in political violence, especially when it results in bodily harm or loss of life."
In a letter, 12 legislators strongly oppose United Illuminating's proposed monopole project slated for parts of Fairfield and Bridgeport.
In a statement to Patch, the District 1 representative is unapologetic about the remarks.
Town Clerk Betsy Browne notified the Board of Selectmen Wednesday that enough signatures have been certified to force the special election.
The Connecticut Siting Council is scheduled to vote on the controversial proposal on Sept. 18.
He previously served as bureau chief of transportation, traffic and parking in Stamford.
The council this week reversed an earlier straw vote concerning United Illuminating's proposed monopole project in Fairfield and Bridgeport.
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The Siting Council is deliberating about the proposed project, which would hang power lines from tall monopoles in parts of Fairfield.
Local Republicans have launched a petition drive for a special election against Democratic incumbent First Selectwoman Christine Vitale.
The questions will appear on the ballot on Election Day, Nov. 4.
Democrat Elizabeth Zezima (D-4) has insisted across social media that a special election is an inefficient waste, an about-face from 2017.
Christine Vitale was elected First Selectman through a fair process grounded in the checks and balances codified by Fairfield's charter .
Local Republicans are seeking to force a special election for the office of First Selectman, following the passing of Bill Gerber.
A slate of Democratic elected officials voted Monday to fill the post, after the passing of Bill Gerber.
In 2017, Fairfield Democrats were all in on a Special Election to fill a vacancy on the Board of Selectmen, but that's all changed.
Questioning the need for a special election
Statement from the Fairfield Democratic Town Committee
Local Republicans are seeking to secure enough signatures for a special election, after the passing of First Selectman Bill Gerber.
The five-term Republican state senator is seeking the post following the recent passing of First Selectman Bill Gerber.
Long-time elected officials come out in support of Tony Hwang for First Selectman
Under Connecticut law, a Special Election is Explicitly Allowed Through a Petition.
Statement from Fairfield DTC
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The developers presented a concept of the plan Tuesday to the Fairfield Town Plan and Zoning Commission.
The Town of Fairfield voters should decide who should fill the vacancy in the First Selectman’s Office
Primrose Development, LLC is looking to build the project on Black Rock Turnpike.
She is departing after nearly a decade at the institution.
The current, two-member Board of Selectmen remains at a stalemate on the issue.
Michael Paris was sworn in on Monday as the Fairfield Police Department's 12th Chief; five other officers were also promoted.
CMDA “can’t override zoning,” but read the fine print: it was created by the state government that brought us 8-30g high-rise apartments
Resolution allows BOS to explore joining entity that would support strategic planning & grant funding for transit-oriented development
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The business has paid a fine and its permit will be suspended for one day, according to state officials.