Live Candidate Debates

The League of Women Voters of Litchfield County will be sponsoring candidate debates on October 13, 14, and 15. All debates are open to the public and will be held in front of live audiences. There will be opportunities for questions from the audience with no telephone call-ins. Debates will be shown later on appropriate television stations.

Wednesday, October 13
65th CT District
Sullivan Senior Center, Torrington - 7 to 8 pm
Rep. Michelle Cook (D) vs. Wendy Traub (R) – both candidates are from Torrington.
Moderator: Peter Tavino, an engineer and a board member of the Litchfield Historical Society.

Thursday, October 14
5th Congressional District
Wamogo Regional High School, Litchfield - 7 – 8 pm
Rep. Chris Murphy (D) vs. State Senator Sam Caliguiri (R), of Waterbury.
Moderator: Charlotte Garrell, President of the Fairfield, CT, LWV.

66th CT District
Wamogo Regional High School, Litchfield – 8:15 – 9:15 pm
State Rep. Craig Minor (R) vs. Bill Zappone (D), of Litchfield
Moderator: Charlotte Garrell, President of the Fairfield, CT. LWV.

Friday, October 15
64th CT District
Housatonic Valley High School, Falls Village – 7 to 8 pm
Rep. Roberta Willis (D), of Salisbury, vs. Kathy Lauretano, of Salisbury.
Moderator: Jean Rabinow, an attorney, and the Administrator of the LWVCT.

FROM: League of Women Voters of Litchfield County
CONTACT: Mildred Pond, 860-868-7768 or Pat Donovan
860-567-5689
PO Box 899, Litchfield, CT 06759 email: mildredpond@charter.net

BILL ZAPPONE CITIZENS’ FORUM IN BANTAM
ON OCTOBER 19TH

Voters in the 66th district are invited to meet Bill Zappone on Tuesday evening from 7.30 to 9.00 PM on October 19th, at the Bantam Borough Hall, 890 Bantam Road (Route 202), in Litchfield. Bill Zappone will discuss and address questions on the issues that will affect the state of Connecticut in the next two years: the cost of energy and its effect on businesses and citizens, the importance of home ownership, the state’s role in creating and retaining jobs, responsible approaches to the budget deficit and improving the state’s education system. Bill will explain how his approach to the future is more proactive, creative and dynamic than that of his opponent.

All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

See www.billzappone.com for more information about the candidate, or call Barbara Putnam, 860 567 4465 for directions or more information about the gathering.

Litchfield GOP Pasta Supper – October 7th

The Litchfield Republican Party will host a Pasta Supper on Thursday, October 7th from 5-7 pm at the Litchfield Firehouse, Rt. 202 in Litchfield. Many of the candidates will be present including Martha Dean.

Mark Greenberg supports Martha Dean

As many of you know, even though we were not successful in the August 10th primary we have been working day and night garnering support for candidates in the state who embrace our beliefs of limited government, self-reliance and common-sense solutions to problems that have encompassed our great state and nation.

Over the last year I have had the pleasure of meeting and discussing these issues with Martha Dean, our candidate for Attorney General. We have discussed in detail her outlook of the responsibilities that would be placed upon her as Attorney General. We have agreed upon the importance of holding true to the Constitution of this great nation which should still be the roadmap to the future and as relevant now as it was over 200 years ago.

Martha is a person of dedication and courage. She has turned down public financing for candidates because she does not believe that the State and its taxpayers should finance political careers. This was a principled decision in that she has an opponent who has taken public financing for the race, and because of that she is underfunded compared to him. Although she is at a disadvantage with regard to money she is at an advantage with regard to her ethical and honest character!

We have an opportunity in this election year to make history! We can elect a Republican Attorney General which has the character and knowledge in her field to carry on her duties as Attorney General without regard to her own political career and prospects for the next election cycle. She will be an important backstop to a Connecticut legislature that will once again likely be strongly Democratic which has driven us to the brink of economic catastrophe.

Please join me in supporting Martha Dean by going to her website at www.deanag2010.com and giving generously to her campaign to enable her to get out her message of limited government which will allow Connecticut to become great once again. There is no better investment for this state and for your family than investing in Martha Dean for Attorney General.

Thank you!
Mark Greenberg

Bill Zappone, candidate for CT 66th District to appear in Bethlehem

Voters in the 66th district are invited to meet Bill Zappone on Thursday, October 7th, 2010, at Memorial Hall in Bethlehem to discuss the issues that will affect the state of Connecticut in the next two years: the cost of energy and its effect on businesses and citizens, the importance of home ownership, the state’s role in creating and retaining jobs, a responsible approach to the budget deficit and improving the state’s education system. Bill will explain how his approach to the future is more proactive, creative and dynamic than that of his opponent.

All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
The gathering will begin at 7:30 PM at Memorial Hall in Bethlehem, CT.
See www.billzappone.com for more information about the candidate, or call Theresa O’Neill (203) 266-7089 for directions or more information about the gathering.

Bill Zappone excited to learn Craig Miner
has finally agreed to participate in debate.

Political new comer Bill Zappone, who is challenging five term incumbent Republican Craig Miner for the 66th district State House of Representatives seat, was excited to learn today that his opponent has finally responded to debate requests by the League of Women Voters.

On September 18th both the Zappone and Miner campaigns were invited by Pat Donovan, President LWV of Litchfield to participate in a debate on October 14th. The proposed debate would be held at WAMOGO High School using a cumulative time format and would follow the 5th Congressional debate.

Mr. Zappone agreed to participate on September 18th only hours after the invitations were sent out. Craig Miner’s campaign has agreed after 6 days and numerous phones calls.

Bill Zappone’s initial response to learning of the Miner Campaign’s silence was surprise,
“I am shocked Craig is not eager to debate. He is a career politician with lots of experience debating; I figured he would jump at the chance to take on someone from outside the political arena like myself.”

Democratic challenger Bill Zappone learned of incumbent Craig Miner’s prolonged silence from Pat Donovan, while he was attending a forum on Affordable Housing at Oliver Wolcott Library sponsored by the Litchfield Chapter of the League of Women Voters.

Mr. Zappone can only surmise that Craig Miner is not eager to defend his record. “Mr. Miner has made a lot of votes that are out of the mainstream. He voted against funding worker retraining when we have over 9% unemployment and he is one of the least active legislators in Hartford. Craig only sponsored four bills last session; the Republican average is eighteen. He has voted against families and his work ethic is questionable.”

Bill Zappone is glad to debate Craig Miner and would be willing to hold events in each of the five towns that make up the 66th district.

Bill Zappone
Democrat for State Representative
A Fresh Voice for the 66th District
billzappone.com
203.706.0773
billzappone@gmail.com

Craig Miner running for re-election in 66th
Craig Miner, unanimously endorsed at his district caucus, is once again running to serve the citizens of the 66th district. The 66th district is comprised of the towns of Bethlehem, Litchfield, Morris, Warren and Woodbury. This is a complex and varied district, being composed of so many individual towns. But Craig knows these towns well and has their best interests as well as the best interests of the state in mind. His committee is eager and ready to work for Craig's re-election.

Once again this year David T. Wilson will be serving as Craig's campaign Treasurer. "I am happy to serve again as Craig's Treasurer. Whether we are discussing complex budget issues, or working with my 90 year old dad on a stained glass project, Craig is at ease and informed. He has a sense of humor that's hard to beat."

The committee is proud to announce that Craig's Campaign Chairman is J. Roderick McAlpin, a long time friend and supporter from Litchfield.

"We were delighted to have Rod agree to the chairmanship," said Craig. "I know he will bring a renewed vitality to the process." In his first public statement at a recent meeting, Chairman McAlpin announced that, "I agree wholeheartedly with a recent statement by the Chairman of the Litchfield Democratic Town Committee (no matter how his interests may differ from mine -and believe me they do), that Craig Miner is a genuinely nice guy." Chairman McAlpin went on to say that, "Of course that is hardly a revelation to those of us who have known Craig over many years in the Litchfield area. Craig is a father, grandfather, Boy Scout troop leader and former small business owner. He serves his constituents well and is proud of his work in the legislature as he constantly provides a buffer against the tax and spend philosophy of the majority party in our state capitol. I am looking forward to campaigning for Craig".

"The more you work for Craig and know him, the more you want to work for him," says committee member Victoria Sansing.

Litchfield Republican Town Committee
Press Release (9-21-10)
With the fall season upon us, election time can not be far behind!

The Litchfield republican Town Committee wants to remind the community that there is no more important time then now regarding how your town will be lead, how your children will be educated, and your state run.

Time to pay attention: This year’s field of Republican candidates is an impressive and exciting one. We are enthusiastic about each and everyone of them. Watch for announcements and info and come out to meet them!! We want you to meet our candidates, ask them questions and even though they are well known get to know them even better!! They are the best of their field and we are proud of them. Here is a list of the candidates and their local liaisons.

Tom Foley for Governor - Ed Ryle liaison Linda McMahon for Senate-Leo Paul liaison Sam Caliguiri for congress - Chris Blake liaison Craig Miner for State Representative - Victoria Sansing liaison Patrick Wall for Judge of Probate - Jean Murphy liaison.

These local liaisons would welcome any communication you may have as well as having yard signs and campaign info available. The LRTC never puts up a yard sign without permission from the property owner.

Many fun fund raising activities are planned (watch for further info).
As always the major fall event for Litchfield Republicans is the annual Pasta Supper! This years date is Thursday, October 7th. 5pm to 7:30pm.

The annual Pasta Supper is being chaired this year by Meredith Blake who will be assisted at the helm by a crew of tried and true pasta supper groupies. Tickets can be purchased from LRTC members and cost $5 for children and $10 for adults. For info call 860-567-9747

The Litchfield Republican Town Committee wants to take a moment to remind all registered republicans that they are eligible for membership on the town committee if interested and an opening is available. The meeting schedule for the rest of the year is as follows. Meetings are held on Wednesday evenings 7pm, at the Oliver Wolcott Library. Mark the following dates. Sept. 29; Oct. 27; Nov. 17:
Dec. 22.

The LRTC is dedicated to getting our carefully chosen Republican candidates elected. All registered Republicans are encouraged to participate in any way they can-they are always welcome at our meetings where information local/national/international is gathered and shared.

So, be an informed voter have a voice. Politics is not a spectator sport - have your say, know your elected officials and the candidates.

Join us as we work to make this the best time, in the best place it can be. Your thoughts are welcome. Call Edgar Auchincloss Chair LRTC, @ 860-567-2786

Blumenthal Videos
Litchfield.bz (7-19-10)

Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal (Democrat) is running for the U.S. Senate. He addressed the Litchfield-Morris Rotary luncheon on Thursday at the Litchfield Inn.

YouTube Video: Blumenthal - Part 1

YouTube Video: Blumenthal - Part 2

YouTube Video: Blumenthal - Part 3

YouTube Video: Blumenthal - Part 4

BLICK SELECTED BY DEMS IN PROBATE COURT RACE

Convention Delegates Lauren Bove and Steve Paletsky of Morris chat with Diane Blick, the Democratic Candidate for Judge of Probate at the Convention held at The Cornwall Inn.

On Tuesday, May 11th at The Cornwall Inn in Cornwall Bridge, the Democratic convention delegates for the newly formed 12-town Litchfield Hills Probate District unanimously nominated Diane Blick to be their candidate for Judge of Probate.

Judge Blick is currently the sitting Judge of the Litchfield Probate Court which services the towns of Kent, Litchfield, Morris and Warren. Effective January 5th, 2011, the new District will also include Canaan, Cornwall, Harwinton, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon and Thomaston.

In her acceptance speech, Judge Blick thanked the delegates for their enthusiastic support and explained the types of matters which come before the probate court such as conservatorships, estates and removal of parents as guardians of their children. She also addressed the importance of a probate district made up of small towns and why she fought to protect the identity of the small town probate court.

Delegates Nominate Patrick J. Wall for Judge of Probate
at Litchfield Hills Probate Convention

Republican Town Committee delegates from the Towns of Canaan (Falls Village), Cornwall, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Thomaston, and Warren unanimously elected Attorney Patrick J. Wall as the party-endorsed nominee for Judge of Probate for the newly-created Litchfield Hills Probate District at a convention held at the Cornwall Town Hall on Thursday night.
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