Letter to the Editor: Trumbull Republicans Pave the Way to Fiscal Responsibility

To the Editor

There had been a letter from my Republican colleagues in the past that was a positive harbinger of what

Trumbull voters can expect from their elected officials. In November of 2015, First Selectman Herbst tried to

bridge the political divide in our Town only to be met with empty rhetoric and false promises. Trumbull

Democrats never submitted an alternate budget and in fact have never met with the First Selectman to propose

or suggest any Town initiatives. In point of fact, the most recent Letter to the Editor from Fred Garrity proves

that the Trumbull Democrats try to sway public opinion by providing false, inaccurate information that leads to

public hysteria and confusion for Trumbull voters on what is a positive opportunity for Trumbull.

Trumbull Republicans have led the fight for fiscal responsibility and in fact under the leadership of First

Selectman Herbst and Board of Finance Chairman/Elaine Hammers passed a budget that resulted in the first

decrease in the mill rate for many years. Education in Trumbull has remained a priority while fully funding the

Superintendents proposed budget; initiatives from the Republican controlled Board of Education such as

additional advanced placement courses at THS, better SAT preparation and reduction of pay to participate

have been part of the fabric of positive changes. While many try to tear our school system down for political

benefit, the quality of our district and the improvement of our test scores in many areas proves that we are

moving in the right direction.

Vitriol and political grandstanding for the sake of public sympathy are now the hallmarks for the Trumbull

Democrat Party. Illegally placed Democrat campaign signs have already started to litter various streets in

Town. Town Council Democrats all sat in an special meeting of the Town Council and were all enthusiastic

about a Town land acquistion of property to enhance the municpal campus. Instead of meeting with the First

Selectman and Economic Development Director/Rina Bakalar for clarification, a public flyer with false

information was published by a prominent Trumbull Democrat that did nothing but further the

misunderstanding.

As the election in November draws closer, I strongly encourage anyone who receives a phone call or a visit to

their door from a Trumbull Democrat to ask them: “What Town improvements have you proposed or supported

by working in conjunction with the First Selectman’s office?, the answer will be “none”. The Trumbull

Republican Party will continue it’s mission to bring fiscal responsibility and continued success for the Trumbull

Education system. We will continue to encourage sound economic development improvements which have led

to an increase in the grand list and by extension a decrease in the burden to taxpayers.

Trumbull voters deserve to continue to have the success of the Town as recognized by many outside

organizations and I ask that anyone interested in truly helping Trumbull to continue to thrive and succeed,

contact me and follow me as Trumbull Republicans take to the phones and people’s doors this election asking

for your support. Trumbull Republicans are grateful and honored for having earned the trust of Trumbull voters

and will continue to lead by example.

Jack Testani

Chairman – Trumbull Republic Town Committee

Town Council Representative – District 1