As the February 22 special election is fast approaching, I am afraid voters are being subjected to political mudslinging and whisper campaigns. I’d like to take this opportunity to clarify a few issues surrounding my candidacy.
Many 6th District residents have received phone calls over the past few days from Idaho and Michigan claiming to be a survey or poll. These are put out by my opponent’s campaign and many of the statements are misleading and negative – not consistent with the clean campaign that we both vowed to run.
While I don’t make it a habit to respond to back door allegations, I would like to clarify one charge being made by my opponent’s out of state hired guns, that I will potentially serve a dual role as mayor and a state senator, if I am elected to the legislature. Her camp wants you to think I am a money-hungry politician seeking to retain both jobs.
Those who know me, know that categorization couldn’t be farther from the truth.
If I am elected to the state senate, I do plan to continue as mayor for as long as it takes to ensure a smooth transition from one administration to the next, and to guarantee that the
city's finances remain stable. This is particularly important as the City is in the middle of its budget preparation for the next fiscal year.
The New Britain City Charter does not indicate when an individual would have to resign if elected to another office. Therefore, there are many questions that have yet to be resolved, if or when the time comes. Rest assured I will not take any action that jeopardizes the best interests of the people I serve.
I hope that my opponent and her supporters will stop this smear campaign and instead focus on the issues that are of importance to the residents of Berlin, Farmington and New Britain.
I will continue to take every opportunity to talk about my record of service and my views on issues facing the state legislature and not get side tracked with these political games. 6th District voters deserve better and I know they will not be fooled by these cheap tricks.
Let’s get back to talking about what really matters in the lives of our constituents - education, spending and job creation. That’s what this election should be about.
Hope to see everyone soon, and thank you all for your support.
Timothy T. Stewart
a new britain voter said:
ReplyDeleteI have received those survey calls and it appears that Former State Senator Jorsph Harper is pulling every dirty demotcatic political trick from the play book.
Joe: Could it be that your Candidate is hiding form the true facts that she allowed her son to use her New Britian address while serving on the New Britain Council?
Joe: Could it be that your Candidate is hiding form the true facts that she allowed her son to use her New Britian address while serving on the New Britain Council?
ReplyDelete...and while she was a state elections enforcement commissioner sworn to enforce the very type of laws her son was apparently violating?
Don't forget that disgusting betrayal of the public's trust by yet another Geratana!
Michigan and Idaho must be nothing more than unions. In fact, wasn't Jimmy Hoffa from Michigan?
ReplyDeleteWhat do these unions hope to gain from Gerratana that they are willing to reach across the country to force her down our throats?
Why does a union leader in Michigan feel they need to affect the outcome of a local election in Connecticut?
The mayor's comments must reach the household of consistent voters. Much as I like to read Frank's column, it is not the wide spread tool that the mayor need. And...who reads The Herald? There is nothing better than a direct mailing or robocalling to counter attack the sleazy reporting of those fat slobs! [Sorry, the devil made me say that!}.
ReplyDeleteMaybe his opponent is trying to divert attention to the state pension she already receives, and how if she wins this election, it will really juice up her pension for the rest of her life. Now who is the greedy pig gorging herself at the public trough DeFronzo style?
ReplyDeleteWe believe the current telephone Push-Poll is a Democratic tactic in the State Senate Race in both New Britain CT the 6th District and Meriden CT the 13th District?
ReplyDeleteWe believe the Democrats have manufactured this to try to exploit their identity dirty demotcatic political tricks towards Republicans candidates. In our opinion it’s an attempt by the Democratic political machine to distract voters from the biggest tax hike in Connecticut that’s going to be foisted on ALL the taxpayers.
We believe the current telephone Push-Poll is a Democratic tactic in the State Senate Race in both New Britain CT the 6th District and Meriden CT the 13th District?
ReplyDeleteWe believe the Democrats have manufactured this to try to exploit their identity dirty demotcatic political tricks towards Republicans candidates. In our opinion it’s an attempt by the Democratic political machine to distract voters from the biggest tax hike in Connecticut that’s going to be foisted on ALL the taxpayers.
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ReplyDeleteDeFronzo reported income from Goodwin College, where he was adjunct faculty, a legislative salary and a pension from the state. He collected rent on a property in Stuart, Fla.. His wife, Diane DeFronzo, was employed by the Hospital of Central Connecticut.They own two houses in New Britain and the Florida property. DeFronzo owned mutual funds and stock in the Bank of America and NSTAR. He reported owing no debts in excess of $10,000