West Hartford Legislative Delegation Asks for Public Input on Governor’s Proposed Budget

WEST HARTFORD, CT - West Hartford’s legislative delegation – consisting of Sen. Beth Bye, Rep. Andy Fleischmann, Rep. Joe Verrengia and Rep. Derek Slap – are joining with the League of Women Voters of Greater Hartford to host a public forum on the governor’s proposed budget.

“As we fight to restore critical state funding for West Hartford," Bye said in a release, "we want to listen to community members' input and ideas.”

The forum will take place March 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Charter Oak International Academy on Oakwood Avenue.

“While I have heard from some people regarding their concerns about the proposed budget -- which I share – I want to hear from more residents who would be affected," Fleischmann said in a release. "I’m hopeful folks will take advantage of this opportunity.”

The forum will begin with a short budget briefing followed by comments from the public.

“The budget process is just beginning so this is the perfect time for the delegation to listen, learn and then bring that input back to the Capitol in Hartford,” Verrengia said in a release.

“This budget forum is part of a continuing dialogue my colleagues and I are having with our constituents through emails, phone calls, Facebook posts -- and now forums," Slap said in a release. "We want to make sure folks have every opportunity to have their voice heard.”