On Monday, October 27th The Middletown Westfield Residents Association will hold its annual meeting and "Meet the Candidates" Forum.

The annual meeting will begin at 6:30pm, with members of the Charter Revision Commission coming to speak about and answer questions pertaining to the following questions on the Nov. 4 ballot:

1. Shall the Charter be amended to provide for a term of four years for the following elected officials of the City of Middletown: the Mayor, Common Council, Treasurer, Board of Assessment Appeals and Registrars of Voters?
2. Shall the Charter be amended to raise the bond limit for which the Common Council can approve spending without going to referendum to $1,000,000?
3. Shall all other amendments to the Charter as approved by the Common Council from the Final Report of the Charter Revision Commission at its September 2, 2014 meeting be approved?

Following the annual meeting and refreshments, the “Meet the Candidates” Forum will begin at approximately 7pm (or shortly thereafter). The following candidates have been invited to the Forum:

US House of Representatives: Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro v. James Brown
CT House District 100: Rep. Matt Lesser v. Angel Fernandez
CT House District 33: Rep. Joe Serra v. Linda Szynkowicz
CT Senate District 13: Sen. Dante Bartolomeo v. Len Suzio
CT Senate District 9: Sen. Paul Doyle unopposed

This is not a debate, but rather an opportunity for the candidates to speak briefly and then answer your questions. All members of the public are welcome to attend, but priority will be given to WRA members during Q&A time. Feel free to invite your friends and neighbors to join you!

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns that you believe the WRA should address.

Sincerely,
Jennifer Mahr, chair
Westfield Residents Association

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