Democratic Party Convention - 30th District
Press Release (3-2-10)

The Democratic 30th District State Senate convention will be held on Monday, May 24th at 7:30 p.m. at Chatterley's Banquet Facility at Eastwoods Country Club, 1301 Torringford West Street, Torrington.

Currently, as the Temporary Chairman of that convention, I am seeking names of potential candidates for this seat in the event it does actually does become an open seat.

Potential candidates should be thinking of the delegate selection process that will now be taking place in March between the dates of March 23rd-30th. The 30th District currently has 64 delegates, so a candidate would need 10 delegates in order to qualify for a primary. In addition, potential candidates need to think about whether or not campaign finance reform will continue in place after April 1st, because the reform is set to end as of that date if no new laws are passed between now & then. Without campaign finance reform, a viable candidate would need to raise at least $50,000-$100,000, and with campaign finance reform, you would need to raise $15,000 for a match I believe currently is $85,000.

Interested candidates should feel free to contact Audrey Blondin at 860-489-8997 or audbl@aol.com

Republican congressional candidates visit Litchfield
Litchfield.BZ (3-1-10)
The four candidates for the Republican nomination in the 5th District Congressional race and U.S. Senate candidate Rob Simmons were in Litchfield on Sunday to meet with the town's Republicans. The gathering was held at the South Street home of Jim and Victoria Sansing. Congressional candidates getting to know the crowd were Mark Greenberg of Litchfield, Sam Caligiuri of Waterbury, Kie Westby of Southbury and Justin Bernier of Plainville.

Justin Bernier and Susan Lowenthal of Litchfield

Mark Greenberg of Litchfield

Kie Westby, right, with Maggie Blake and Tom Waterhouse, both of Litchfield

Sam Caligiuri, left, with Ed Gadomski and Susan Lowenthal of Litchfield

Sam Caligiuri and his wife, Lori, with Victoria Sansing

Also attending was Patrick J. Wall, probate judge in Harwinton. Litchfield's Republican Town Committee has endorsed Wall as its candidate of choice for the newly-formed Litchfield Hills Probate District. The probate election is in November.

Congressional Candidate@Litchfield-Morris Rotary
Thursday, March 4, 12:00 Noon at Forman School
Entrepreneur Mark Greenberg - a Republican candidate for the congressional seat now held by U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy, D-5th District -- will discuss his candidacy and answer questions during an appearance Thursday [March 4] at the Litchfield-Morris Rotary Club.

The club meets at noon at the Forman School in Litchfield. Members and their guests are welcome. For more information, contact Rotary Club President Cliff Cooper @ cliffordcooper@optonline.net or 860-567-9876.
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NORTHWEST CORNER DEMS TURN OUT IN SUPPORT OF MALLOY
Press Release (2-25-10

LITCHFIELD – Former Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy was joined today by a number of political leaders from Connecticut’s Northwest Corner as they publically announced their support of his potential candidacy for Governor. Supporters from Litchfield, Torrington and many other area towns gathered in their effort to “help elect Dan Malloy as Connecticut’s next Governor.”

Malloy, who has been meeting with local political and community leaders in the region in recent months, gathered with the large group on Wednesday at the offices of Democratic State Central Committeewoman Audrey Blondin. Malloy said he was “gratified by the outpouring of support.”

Those supporting Malloy:

Litchfield
Audrey Blondin, Democratic State Central Committee, 30th District
“Dan Malloy is a true leader in every sense of the word. He is the one who can begin to move Connecticut forward again by creating jobs and helping to improve the lives of all citizens of our state. We need Dan Malloy more than ever as our next Governor.”
Lynne Brickley, Vice Chairman, Litchfield Democratic Town Committee
Ernest Bunnell, Selectman, Town of Litchfield
“I know that as Governor Dan Malloy will work with our region on the critical issues facing Connecticut, like protecting and creating jobs. Dan has shown a commitment to partnering with community leaders in small towns, and clearly values their insight and support.”
Darlene Clouther, Litchfield-Member, Litchfield Democratic Town Committee
Kevin Creed, Democratic State Central Committee, 30th District
“Dan Malloy’s time as Mayor of Stamford has given him the experience, character and integrity to be an outstanding Governor for the State of Connecticut. He has created jobs, built housing, balanced budgets, and lowered crime. These difficult times require the leadership and ability of Dan Malloy.”
Hon. Anne C. Dranginis (Ret.), Member, Litchfield Board of Finance
Mitchell Fishman, Member, Litchfield Democratic Town Committee
Lois Pike, Member, Litchfield Democratic Town Committee
Barbara Putnam, Chairman, Litchfield Planning & Zoning Commission
James Stedronsky, Member, Litchfield Board of Assessment Appeals

Goshen
Carey Allan Budnick, Member, Goshen Democratic Town Committee & Former Candidate for First Selectman

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