NEW BRITAIN, CONN. (August 12th, 2013) - More than 90 people attended an
Aug. 8 fundraiser to benefit Erin Stewart's campaign for Mayor of New
Britain.
The event, held at the historic
Stanley Street home of Kenneth Malinowski, attracted several Connecticut state
senators as well as current and former city officials.
"The level of support I have been
receiving has been overwhelming," Stewart said. "The support is coming from
seniors and from college students. It is coming from property owners and from
the business community. I am so grateful to everyone for their help and
encouragement. We are united, and we all agree that New Britain can do better.
New Britain wants - and craves - new leadership. I hear that message from
taxpayers every day."
Stewart said she was honored to
have former New Britain Democrat Mayor William J. McNamara in attendance. "I
have tremendous respect for Mayor McNamara and was so appreciative that he
came," Stewart said. "Like me, Mayor McNamara loves and believes in New Britain.
He cares deeply about New Britain residents, and he is very concerned about the
direction our city is going."
Stewart said the presence of
Democrats and Republicans at the fundraiser is evidence of her wide appeal to
voters. "To turn New Britain around, we need a leader who will bring together
city residents," Stewart said. "As mayor of New Britain, I will make sure
everyone has a seat at the table and that everyone's voice is heard. Unity will
bring New Britain back. As mayor, we will have a government of the people. The
taxpayers are my priority."
During a 10-minute speech to the
crowd which was interrupted several times by applause, the 26-year-old Stewart
thanked the members of her Republican slate.
"Team Stewart should not be
underestimated," Stewart said. "This team can change our city for the better. We
are full of energy, we are diverse, and we are united in one goal: to take our
city back. We hear the words of encouragement from city taxpayers. We feel our
momentum building by the day. Sick of the tax hikes, New Britain? Want better
leadership? So do we. We will continue to be out and about in New Britain
neighborhoods discussing our vision for New Britain's
future."
2 comments:
I notice there is no mention of the guest of honor. Are we ashamed?
I was going to support Erin until she disappointed me and stood with someone who sold our Constitutional rights down the river. If this is what Republicans have become, I'll pass.
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