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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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- October 30, 2022
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Great news!I am pleased to report that responsible budgeting and major structural changes made to pension and teachers' retirements plans are putting Connecticut on much more solid fiscal ground and saving taxpayers billions in debt payments.
The Office of Policy and Management noted the teachers' retirement unfunded liability has been reduced by a billion dollars in the last year. Combined with other recent deposits, the state will save $9.4 billion over the next 25 years.
Millions of dollars that would have otherwise gone to debt payments can be freed up to continue investments in childcare, mental health, higher education, and workforce training, improving the quality of life for all residents while lightening the load on taxpayers.
While our fiscal outlook is good, we remain cautious, and remain disciplined in our budgeting.
I will continue working with my colleagues to help make sure we set realistic expectations for our revenue and spending policies to keep our state moving in the right direction.
Article: www.ctinsider.com/politics/article/Connecticut-s-long-term-pension-debt-going-down-17632272.php?u...
The Office of Policy and Management noted the teachers' retirement unfunded liability has been reduced by a billion dollars in the last year. Combined with other recent deposits, the state will save $9.4 billion over the next 25 years.
Millions of dollars that would have otherwise gone to debt payments can be freed up to continue investments in childcare, mental health, higher education, and workforce training, improving the quality of life for all residents while lightening the load on taxpayers.
While our fiscal outlook is good, we remain cautious, and remain disciplined in our budgeting.
I will continue working with my colleagues to help make sure we set realistic expectations for our revenue and spending policies to keep our state moving in the right direction.
Article: www.ctinsider.com/politics/article/Connecticut-s-long-term-pension-debt-going-down-17632272.php?u...
#ICYMI📚 U.S. Department of Education has extended the pause on federal student loan repayments.
The pause will end no later than June 30, 2023. Payments will resume 60 days after the pause ends.
The pause will end no later than June 30, 2023. Payments will resume 60 days after the pause ends.
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Just got the word, we’ve locked in a third ✅
Tonight, the people of the 2nd District have spoken and I’m honored and humbled that they've elected me to a third term.
I wish my opponent and her family all the best and look forward to serving as your State Representative.
Bethel and Danbury are amazing towns with the best people in the world. Our neighborhoods and communities are thriving and it's my job to make sure they continue to receive the support they deserve from Hartford. I will continue to fight to bring home more resources and to make sure I am always your strongest advocate. Thank you! I can't wait to get back to work!
Tonight, the people of the 2nd District have spoken and I’m honored and humbled that they've elected me to a third term.
I wish my opponent and her family all the best and look forward to serving as your State Representative.
Bethel and Danbury are amazing towns with the best people in the world. Our neighborhoods and communities are thriving and it's my job to make sure they continue to receive the support they deserve from Hartford. I will continue to fight to bring home more resources and to make sure I am always your strongest advocate. Thank you! I can't wait to get back to work!
We still have work to do!
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A few updates from the Bethel Democrats
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Tuesday is the day! Hello Alice, With only two days to go we are in the final push! Here are the links to the state campaigns working to represent us in Bethel: Tim Gavin- State Senate 28 Jeff Desmara
Tuesday November 8th is Election Day!
Just a reminder that your polling place may have changed due to redistricting earlier this year.
Here’s the link to the Bethel registrar's “polling place look-up” if you’re not sure where to go:
www.bethel-ct.gov/.../Bethel_Street_Guide_Sorted.pdf
To check your current voter registration status:
portaldir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx?fs=e&s=cl
If you’re not currently registered, Election Day Registration will be available in the Municipal Center from 6am-8pm. Make sure you bring ID and proof of address.
And finally, here is a link to the sample ballots for each district:
portal.ct.gov/.../Town_Ballots/2022/BETHEL.pdf
Just a reminder that your polling place may have changed due to redistricting earlier this year.
Here’s the link to the Bethel registrar's “polling place look-up” if you’re not sure where to go:
www.bethel-ct.gov/.../Bethel_Street_Guide_Sorted.pdf
To check your current voter registration status:
portaldir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx?fs=e&s=cl
If you’re not currently registered, Election Day Registration will be available in the Municipal Center from 6am-8pm. Make sure you bring ID and proof of address.
And finally, here is a link to the sample ballots for each district:
portal.ct.gov/.../Town_Ballots/2022/BETHEL.pdf
After being elected in 2018, I quickly established myself as an outspoken advocate for animal welfare and consumer protection. I introduced legislation to ban pet stores from selling inhumanely bred animals, teamed up with Broken Symmetry to sponsor the Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS) on one of its charity nights, and in 2019 was recognized by the Humane Society of the United States as a 2019 Humane Legislator. Most recently, I applied the necessary pressure on the State Department of Energy and Environmental Protections to safely capture Bobbi the Bear’s two orphaned cubs and transport them to a sanctuary in New Hampshire.
I've been honored to work with so many constituents on animal welfare issues and will continue to fight for all animals big and small as your State Representative.
I've been honored to work with so many constituents on animal welfare issues and will continue to fight for all animals big and small as your State Representative.
Raghib’s opponent has time to criticize elected officials on taxes and education but couldn’t find the time to vote in local elections.Recently my opponent who hasn’t bothered to vote in local elections including elections to approve the town budget and provide funding for public education criticized my efforts to represent the people of Bethel and Danbury in our State Capitol.
It's easy to criticize elected officials and the political system when you haven't bothered to vote in local elections. But, in our democracy, voting should be the bare minimum. It's part of living in a free and open system.
It's easy to be critical of the people who represent the towns and communities of the 2nd District when you've been essentially absent from the public discourse. As Americans, the cornerstone of our representative system of democracy is voting. And one of the fundamental rights, responsibilities, and privileges is participating in our electoral process. Unfortunately, the world is full of sideline critics who think they can do better but haven't even participated on the most basic, fundamental levels.
It's easy to throw stones at a system and the individuals who work every day to leverage that system in support of their constituents when you've never taken the time to be present and involved. People across the 2nd District, Connecticut, and our country understand that their vote is their voice. So it's ironic to receive criticism from someone who has so little regard for our system of government that they haven't even taken the time to vote consistently.
I am proud of the work I have done and what we've been able to accomplish over the past four years. I have worked across the aisle and put people before party. I have built a reputation as someone who knows how to get things done. And I've done it with integrity and a constant focus on the people I represent.
I cherish spending time in my District and meeting with the people of Bethel and Danbury. But "walking down the street with your dog" and "going to the grocery store" is not how you bring resources back to our community. The individual elected to represent the people of the 2nd District must be ready to go to Hartford and have a seat at the table and a voice in the room when decisions are being made. I've been honored to fill that role for the past four years and look forward to the next two years of serving the people of the 2nd District....with integrity.
It's easy to criticize elected officials and the political system when you haven't bothered to vote in local elections. But, in our democracy, voting should be the bare minimum. It's part of living in a free and open system.
It's easy to be critical of the people who represent the towns and communities of the 2nd District when you've been essentially absent from the public discourse. As Americans, the cornerstone of our representative system of democracy is voting. And one of the fundamental rights, responsibilities, and privileges is participating in our electoral process. Unfortunately, the world is full of sideline critics who think they can do better but haven't even participated on the most basic, fundamental levels.
It's easy to throw stones at a system and the individuals who work every day to leverage that system in support of their constituents when you've never taken the time to be present and involved. People across the 2nd District, Connecticut, and our country understand that their vote is their voice. So it's ironic to receive criticism from someone who has so little regard for our system of government that they haven't even taken the time to vote consistently.
I am proud of the work I have done and what we've been able to accomplish over the past four years. I have worked across the aisle and put people before party. I have built a reputation as someone who knows how to get things done. And I've done it with integrity and a constant focus on the people I represent.
I cherish spending time in my District and meeting with the people of Bethel and Danbury. But "walking down the street with your dog" and "going to the grocery store" is not how you bring resources back to our community. The individual elected to represent the people of the 2nd District must be ready to go to Hartford and have a seat at the table and a voice in the room when decisions are being made. I've been honored to fill that role for the past four years and look forward to the next two years of serving the people of the 2nd District....with integrity.
Bethel’s voters, at a glance…
3,990
DEMOCRATS
3,152
REPUBLICANS
5,524
UNAFFILIATED or MINOR PARTY
12,666
REGISTERED VOTERS