Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling Endorses Lucy Dathan For Re-Election

Press release from Dathan Campaign:

Oct. 15, 2020

Harry Rilling, Mayor of Norwalk today released this statement in support of State Representative Lucy Dathan’s bid for re-election to the Connecticut State House, District 142, covering parts of Norwalk and New Canaan. Joining Rep. Dathan at Veterans Park on Wednesday morning, the Mayor called on Norwalkers to cast a ballot for the popular Silvermine resident who was first elected in 2018:

“I hope you will join me in supporting Lucy Dathan for reelection in November as she seeks a second term as State Representative of Norwalk and New Canaan.

“Lucy supports the environmental issues that matter most to Norwalk residents, and works with preeminent environmental groups on improving the quality of Norwalk’s open spaces as well as our beaches and harbor.

“Lucy has been by my side repeatedly when it comes to fighting for our communities' safety and dealing with traffic issues that endanger residents and negatively impact the quality of life we enjoy from West Norwalk to Silvermine and beyond.

“Working together with her Norwalk colleagues, Lucy was able to secure state funding for Norwalk High School. Lucy consistently shows her dedication to education, from her school recess bill and her work for ELL learners, to her efforts to make college more affordable, and making sure NCC stays viable as the “crown jewel” in Connecticut’s Community College system.

“At the onset of the pandemic, Lucy helped secure highly sought after PPE for Norwalk Hospital, informed by her regular contact with area hospitals and care facilities and close attention to her constituents.

“I’ve worked closely with Lucy these last few months, and Lucy has been there every step of the way, advocating for the people she represents and ensuring every constituent and business has access to the COVID-19 relief their unique situations may demand.

“There is still much to do in Hartford and I hope you will join me in supporting Lucy for reelection so she can continue working hard for us,” Mayor Rilling urged.

In accepting the mayor’s endorsement, State Rep. Dathan remarked:

“I am grateful to have Mayor Rilling’s support in my re-election campaign.
Having worked closely together for the last two years, I know he has the city’s best interests always at heart and we can depend on him to be there and meet the challenges our residents face on a daily basis.”

I am eager to continue serving all of the communities in the 142nd District and glad to have an ally like Mayor Rilling in our goal to improve the quality of life we all enjoy in Norwalk,” concluded Rep. Dathan.

This press release was produced by the Dathan Campaign. The views expressed here are the author's own.