Milford Legislators Discuss State Issues Over ‘Coffee’ with City Residents

From the Connecticut General Assembly: Milford residents came out and braved the sub-zero January winter temperatures to talk to their state legislators; State Reps. Pam Staneski (R-119) & Charles Ferraro (R-117) at the Athenian Diner for a robust "Coffee & Conversation."

During the hour of coffee and conversation, the Milford duo answered questions and listened to concerns covering a wide range of state and local issues important to the community.

The topics discussed were: the state budget and the newly projected state deficit, the worsening problem of Connecticut’s long-term pension debt, the prospect of tolls being constructed in the state.

Representative Ferraro said, "We certainly have our work cut out for us this legislative session. It is more important than ever that residents express their concerns so we can bring their issues to Hartford. I will continue to be a strong voice for my constituents and will fight throughout this next session to create a sustainable and predictable state government that we can trust again.”

Rep. Pam Staneski said, “In order to fix our state’s problem, I want to hear from the people who sent me Hartford. I came ready to listen, and their message is clear, we need real changes to the way we conduct the state's business not more of the same."

Photo courtesy of the Connecticut General Assembly