Wilton Democratic Town Committee

Wilton Welcomes 60 New Voters 3/05/10

Annual voter registration drive at Wilton High School adds dozens of new voters.

Board of Selectman Report – March 2010 3/05/10

March 2010 report from Wilton Board of Selectman member Ted Hoffstatter.

Rep. Reeves Joins AG & AARP to Call for Scrutiny of Health Insurance Rate Hikes 2/28/10

New CT legislation to control health care insurance rate hikes.

Danbury Train Line To Get Upgrade Thanks to Federal Stimulus 2/24/10

30M in funding from federal stimulus for improved switches.

This project will create jobs now, and yield more frequent and reliable train service by the end of next year.

CT Foodbank Marks Highest Distribution on Record 2/22/10

Almost 400,000 residents in CT had to cut or forgo meals last year.

Connecticut Food Bank needs volunteers to aid with food distribution. Find out how you can help…

Interview with Jim Himes 2/18/10

In a 6-minute video interview Congressman Himes discusses jobs, healthcare, the economy, and the effect of the stimulus on Connecticut.

Make Your Voice Heard 2/18/10

Submit your thoughts on current issues to the WDTC or local papers.

Act Now To Preserve the Public Financing Laws 2/15/10

Rep. Peggy Reeves on the importance of retaining and improving the Citizens Election Program, which facilitates good governance by providing public financing of campaigns for Connecticut state offices.

FAQ on the Reusable Bags Initiative 2/04/10

Questions and answers on Wilton’s proposed plastic bag ban.

Fighting Like Cats & Dogs 2/03/10

Parks and Recreation has raised the idea of extending the existing ordinance barring dogs on the Wilton playing fields to include a 25 foot perimeter.

Vote on whether or not you support the proposed ordinance.

Rep. Reeves Tours New Connecticut Business 2/03/10

Wilton-headquartered business recently added 80 new jobs.

Himes Times – State of the Union 2/01/10

View video of Congressman Himes on what he hopes to hear from the President tonight.

Board of Selectman Report – February 2010 2/01/10

February 2010 report from Wilton Board of Selectman member Ted Hoffstatter.

Wilton Politics Weekly: DTC Weighs in on First Amendment Concerns 1/31/10

How the Supreme Court decision puts a for sale sign on democracy.

The Changing Political Landscape 1/22/10

Democrats today are not intimidated or threatened by the changes in the political landscape. We will continue to pursue our Democratic goals and ideals and work to see them implemented.

Board of Selectman Report – January 2010 1/06/10

January 2010 report from Wilton Board of Selectman member Ted Hoffstatter.

End the Tide of Rising Plastic 12/31/09

Ordinance to ban plastic bags at retail checkout in Wilton under consideration.

Plastic Bags… Why Go Green? 12/31/09

Selectman Ted Hoffstatter explains why he supports consideration of an ordinance to ban plastic bags at retail checkout in Wilton.

New Connecticut Legislation Promotes Healthcare Early Detection 12/16/09

New CT legislation supported by Representative Peggy Reeves promotes early detection of breast cancer, Lyme disease and cystic fibrosis.

Board of Finance Meetings to be Televised | Channel 79 11/10/09

Starting November 17, Wilton Board of Finance meetings will be televised on Channel 79, Wilton’s government access channel. The meetings will be televised live (at 7:30 p.m.), and re-run several times a day.

Thanks to the Board of Finance for their “good government” vote and especially to Andy Pforzheimer for making the motion to televise.

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Let’s Not Misrepresent the Facts 9/08/09

Confusing Town finance with State budget issues is one matter, but misrepresenting the income tax provision in the budget recently enacted by the legislature is quite another, as Al Alper did in his Sept. 3 letter. Several omissions and some disturbing implications could also be noted in the Sept. 3 commentary by Gail Lavielle on transportation and stimulus.

Health Care Reform and Public Option Resolution 9/02/09

Resolution of the Wilton Democratic Town Committee regard health care reform.