May 30, 2012
NEW BRITAIN- As conventions for State Representatives races have been underway for the month of May, New Britain Republicans have endorsed a slate of candidates to challenge the democratic delegation this November.
In the 24th District, Peter C. Steele will challenge the incumbent. The campaign will be a rematch between Steele and Rick Lopes, who won a close race for the seat in a January 2012 special election following the resignation of Mayor Tim O’Brien. “The legislature adjourned on May 9th having passed legislation that is not only taking Connecticut in the wrong direction, but was done without the input of the citizens they are supposed to represent. New mandates such as paid sick days will further weaken the state’s small businesses. Important debates about education “reform” were carried on behind closed doors. I am running for the legislature to provide a local voice for parents, business owners, and all those who are being left out of the process.”
Daniel Davis will challenge Rep. Peter Tercyak for the 26th district seat. Davis, 25, is young, energetic, and determined to bring a significantly different message to Hartford if elected, “To change the way Hartford functions, we need to change the people that we put there to represent us and hold them accountable in doing so. I am running now because I believe our state is at a pivotal crossroads. We must proceed with caution if we are to improve our state's current condition. What we have now, do not represent the needs of our city,” said Davis. “We need representation with the political strength and advocacy to make decisions based on the needs of our community, not just continuing with the status quo. I am very eager to bring the same vigor I have while campaigning here in the 26th district with me to Hartford."
Challenging Rep. Bobby Sanchez in the 25th district is Rich Gadomski, a political newcomer, who strongly disagrees with the out of control spending our representatives in Hartford approve time and time again. “I feel that Governor Malloy and his team let us down year after year, they have repeatedly taken more money from our pockets and not given any back to our community, we need the resources, we need the help, and our representatives in Hartford have failed to do two things; 1. Relieve us of the tax burdens we face and 2. Bring more state money into our city. We can't afford to keep these people in office any longer."
State Senate candidate for the 6th district, encompassing New Britain, Berlin and part of Farmington is Republican Town Committee Chairman Dwight Blint. Blint said he is running for the seat based on one message and one message only, state leaders need to stop taking and wasting our money. He promises if elected, he would vote "no" on any tax or fee increases and he would vote against any increase in state spending.
"Our representation has approved record tax increases, they continue to spend what we simply do not have, I wouldn't run my household budget that way and I don't think we should run our state government that way either," said Blint.
Elections will be held Tuesday November 6th. Registered voters should be aware that the voting districts have changed due to redistricting that is done every ten years.
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