Written by Kim Healy
Local control is a time-tested and cherished tradition of our beloved state. During the last campaign season, the retention of local control was the most commonly articulated concern of local area residents.
With the election long behind us, we now find ourselves deep in the Hartford legislative session, considering multiple bills aiming to take control away from our towns. Given our town s clearly expressed stance on this issue, I am concerned about the lack of media coverage and effort to inform residents about the bills currently under debate. Hearings are presently taking place, yet our state legislators have not made an adequate effort to inform residents that our united voices are critical to ensure that these bills do not pass.
State Rep. Terrie Wood: Seeking viable solutions not bigger problems
State Rep. Terrie Wood
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Terrie WoodHearst Connecticut media
A question I always ask myself on pending legislation is “what problem does this solve?” The answer should be concise, clear and offer a viable solution. To me, our biggest responsibility as lawmakers are finding real and pragmatic solutions.
With that in mind, two key proposals are getting a good deal of attention these days: 1. state control of local zoning and 2. a new state-wide property tax. Both of these proposals are purported to address urban poverty, though it’s unclear how these proposals will do that.