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BETHEL DEMOCRATS: “Good for Bethel”
The Bethel Democratic Town Committee (BDTC) is the official local organization of the Connecticut Democratic Party in the town of Bethel. We are a group elected to represent Bethel’s Democrats, and we endeavor to improve our town through community engagement and political involvement. We aim to be a progressive voice for the town of Bethel, and will always support what is in the best interest of the entire community and all its people.
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November 6, 2025A Huge Thank You
Thanks for the donations! Thanks to everyone who came out to support their neighbors in need, the Bethel Democrats were able to donate a total of 799 lbs of food and toiletries plus $150.00 and 2 $25 ...
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Remember: Early Voting in Connecticut is October 19th-November 1st. Election Day is Tuesday November 3rd.
Plenty of chances to cast your ballot!
Plenty of chances to cast your ballot!
Early voting in Connecticut is October 19th- November 1st.
Election Day is Tuesday November 3rd.
Election Day is Tuesday November 3rd.
Raghib welcomes every conversation, especially the difficult ones.Thank you to the Danbury Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 28, for inviting me to speak tonight.
Some of the most important conversations aren’t always the easiest ones to have. I appreciated the opportunity for an open and honest discussion about public safety, accountability, and finding common ground.
We don’t have to agree on everything to respect one another. I’ve always believed in showing up, listening, and having the conversations that matter, even when they’re uncomfortable.
I look forward to building stronger relationships with both active and retired officers and finding more opportunities to work together for our community.
Thank you again to Lodge 28 for having me!
Some of the most important conversations aren’t always the easiest ones to have. I appreciated the opportunity for an open and honest discussion about public safety, accountability, and finding common ground.
We don’t have to agree on everything to respect one another. I’ve always believed in showing up, listening, and having the conversations that matter, even when they’re uncomfortable.
I look forward to building stronger relationships with both active and retired officers and finding more opportunities to work together for our community.
Thank you again to Lodge 28 for having me!
In October 2025, while running unsuccessfully for Danbury City Council, Debbie Rizzo spoke publicly about advocating for undocumented immigrants and helping families reunite.
Now, as a candidate for State Representative, her campaign is attacking Raghib Allie-Brennan over immigration and accusing him of putting undocumented immigrants ahead of other constituents.
These are two different messages from two different campaigns.
What changed?
Watch her October 2025 interview, compare it with her 2026 campaign materials, and decide for yourself whether her positions are consistent.
Now, as a candidate for State Representative, her campaign is attacking Raghib Allie-Brennan over immigration and accusing him of putting undocumented immigrants ahead of other constituents.
These are two different messages from two different campaigns.
What changed?
Watch her October 2025 interview, compare it with her 2026 campaign materials, and decide for yourself whether her positions are consistent.
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I am honored to accept the official endorsement of the College Democrats of Connecticut. I am heartened to see young voters getting deeply involved in our political process by vetting and endorsing candidates who share their values.
I share their concerns about the condition of our planet, the harmful effects of global warming, the wholesale erosion of our Constitutionally protected civil rights, the nearly Herculean task of finding sustainable careers and affordable homes, and ultimately, the future of our state and our nation.
I hope to be able to advocate for the needs of the next generation as the State Senator for the 32nd District. Vote Blue on November 3rd!
ctcollegedems.org/
I share their concerns about the condition of our planet, the harmful effects of global warming, the wholesale erosion of our Constitutionally protected civil rights, the nearly Herculean task of finding sustainable careers and affordable homes, and ultimately, the future of our state and our nation.
I hope to be able to advocate for the needs of the next generation as the State Senator for the 32nd District. Vote Blue on November 3rd!
ctcollegedems.org/
Children’s storytime videos from 2020 are now a political controversy? Surely we can have a more substantive conversation about the issues facing Bethel.Accountability and transparency absolutely matter. So do facts.
Meta announced in February 2025 that older Facebook Live videos would be automatically removed under its updated retention policy. That includes the pandemic-era children’s storytime Facebook Live videos I made to bring joy during a dark time. I did not delete these videos.
Yet here is my opponent once again repeating allegations about me without acknowledging information that is readily available through a basic search. I don’t know whether she overlooked Meta’s announcement or chose not to address it because it complicates the narrative she’s promoting. Either way, the facts deserve consideration.
And since we’re talking about transparency, readers deserve some context. The publisher of the Bethel Community Gazette, Brad Koltz, was my Republican opponent in 2024. I defeated him by 16 percentage points. His publication is now running sensational headlines about potential illegal conduct while providing space for commentary from my current opponent.
I wouldn’t ordinarily give Brad Koltz’s little “publication” the attention he’s apparently looking for. But since my current opponent has decided to amplify its allegations, I think the public deserves the facts.
What’s sad is that something as innocent as reading children’s books to families during a pandemic has become the subject of political controversy six years later. This is the kind of petty politics that discourages good people from stepping forward to serve their communities.
Newspapers have every right to scrutinize elected officials. But speculation presented as scandal is not a substitute for responsible journalism.
If we’re going to have a conversation about accountability, let’s start by getting the facts right.
about.fb.com/news/2025/02/updating-our-facebook-live-video-storage-policy/
Meta announced in February 2025 that older Facebook Live videos would be automatically removed under its updated retention policy. That includes the pandemic-era children’s storytime Facebook Live videos I made to bring joy during a dark time. I did not delete these videos.
Yet here is my opponent once again repeating allegations about me without acknowledging information that is readily available through a basic search. I don’t know whether she overlooked Meta’s announcement or chose not to address it because it complicates the narrative she’s promoting. Either way, the facts deserve consideration.
And since we’re talking about transparency, readers deserve some context. The publisher of the Bethel Community Gazette, Brad Koltz, was my Republican opponent in 2024. I defeated him by 16 percentage points. His publication is now running sensational headlines about potential illegal conduct while providing space for commentary from my current opponent.
I wouldn’t ordinarily give Brad Koltz’s little “publication” the attention he’s apparently looking for. But since my current opponent has decided to amplify its allegations, I think the public deserves the facts.
What’s sad is that something as innocent as reading children’s books to families during a pandemic has become the subject of political controversy six years later. This is the kind of petty politics that discourages good people from stepping forward to serve their communities.
Newspapers have every right to scrutinize elected officials. But speculation presented as scandal is not a substitute for responsible journalism.
If we’re going to have a conversation about accountability, let’s start by getting the facts right.
about.fb.com/news/2025/02/updating-our-facebook-live-video-storage-policy/
Saturday, October 10, 2:30 at Molten Java!
Join Team Lamont and the Bethel Dem candidates this weekend to talk with our neighbors about keeping Connecticut moving forward!
Never canvassed before? No worries! We start every shift with full training, talking points, and launch support before hitting the doors.
Join Team Lamont and the Bethel Dem candidates this weekend to talk with our neighbors about keeping Connecticut moving forward!
Never canvassed before? No worries! We start every shift with full training, talking points, and launch support before hitting the doors.
Bethel’s voters, at a glance…
3,990
DEMOCRATS
3,152
REPUBLICANS
5,524
UNAFFILIATED or MINOR PARTY
12,666
REGISTERED VOTERS