Wilton Democratic Town Committee

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• Join Women for Himes   7/07/10

  

  Jim Himes stands up for equal pay, reproductive rights, improved childcare and healthcare.

• DTC Wins 2010 Frivolity Bowl   7/07/10

  
  

  The Wilton Democrats won the annual Frivolity Bowl softball game 23-0.

• Board of Selectman Report – June 2010   6/09/10

  

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

• CT Republicans – Has Your Party Left You?   6/09/10

  

  David Kostek, Vice Chair of the New Canaan Democratic Town Committee, details recent primary results which illustrate that today’s GOP has moved so far right that moderate New England Republicans are no longer welcome.

  He asks a question equally relevant to Wilton moderate Republicans and independents – “If your party has left you, isn’t it time you consider leaving your party?”

• Wiltonian Receives Statewide Environmental Award   6/09/10

  

  Rep. Reeves congratulates Bruce Hampson on his CT Climate Change Award.

• State Democratic Convention   5/22/10

  
  

  Tweetcasts, local Democrats pictured in the New York Times, ice cream, beach balls, and oh, yes, some voting.

  After a topsy-turvy week in CT politics, local delegates represented us well in Hartford.

  Senate-nominee Richard Blumenthal’s theme music (Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down”) captured the Democrats’ fighting spirit as campaign season begins.

• Board of Selectman Report – May 2010   5/06/10

  

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

• Rep. Reeves Votes Against 2011 Budget & Taxing Wall Street Bonuses   5/06/10

  

  Refusing to go along with the majority, State Rep. Reeves voted against the 2011 budget because it relied too much on borrowing, deferring liabilities, and redirecting funds intended for open space, preservation, and renewable energy.

  Reeves also voted against raising the state income tax on Wall Street bonuses, noting that while she understood frustrations about TARP, she doubted the constitutionality of the measure.

• Rep. Reeves: House Approves Bill Protecting Voting Rights of U.S. Military Members   4/26/10

  

  Rep. Reeves (D-Norwalk/Wilton) introduced a bill designed to improve the voting capabilities of the members of the U.S. military serving overseas – especially those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

  The bill was unanimously passed by the Connecticut House of Representatives, and now goes to the State Senate.

• Board of Selectman Report – April 2010   4/08/10

  

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

• Rep. Reeves meets with CT Medical Society President   4/08/10

  

  State Representative Peggy Reeves met with Wilton resident and Connecticut State Medical Society President Kathleen LaVorgna, M.D., to discuss health system reform in Congress and the challenges of practicing medicine in the state.

• CT Income Taxes Lower for 98% of Residents   4/01/10

  

  Connecticut taxpayers received an average of $2,227 in tax breaks for 2009 thanks 4 major tax cuts implemented as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

  Over 200,000 residents of the 4th Congressional District benefited from the AMT-fix, First-time Homebuyers tax credit, Making Work Pay tax credit, Child tax credit, and Earned Income tax credit.

• Wilton Democratic Caucus Elects Convention Delegates   3/27/10

  

  55 registered Democratics elected delegates to May nominating conventions.

• Rep. Himes Votes Yes to Healthcare Reform   3/22/10

  

  On Sunday, March 21, the House of Representatives passed historic health care reform legislation.

  Representative Jim Himes proudly voted “yes” and explains how this legislation will benefit the residents of his district.

• 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.