Citizen Action Group Recognizes Third Act Leader; Celebrates 20 Years of Citizen Elections Program By John McNamara The Connecticut Citizen Action Group honored the Rev. Dr. Davida Foy Crabtree on December 4 at its awards and campaign finance reform anniversary celebration in West Hartford. Rev. Dr. Crabtree, a United Church of Christ (UCC) minister, received … Continue reading Rev. Dr. Crabtree, a Founder of Prudence Crandall Center, Honored With CCAG Award Named For Laddie Michalowski
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Campaign dollars soared in ’21 municipal election but voter participation declined
28% Turnout Continues A Downward Trend In Voting For Local Office Holders By John McNamara "Money is the mother's milk of politics" goes the observation first coined in the 1960s that applies to almost every state and federal election cycle as all kinds of committees and special interests raise billions in reported and anonymous donations. … Continue reading Campaign dollars soared in ’21 municipal election but voter participation declined
Stewart Penalized For Using Taxpayer Mailing To Boost Her 2017 Re-election Campaign
Mayor Erin Stewart violated state campaign law by promoting her candidacy through an official mailing of tax bills to city residents during the 2017 municipal campaign, according to a ruling by the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC). The SEEC, at its November 14th meeting, fined Mayor Stewart $500, citing a violation under state law (9-610) … Continue reading Stewart Penalized For Using Taxpayer Mailing To Boost Her 2017 Re-election Campaign
Will Erin Stewart Get Another Off The Books Push From An Absentee Landlord in 2017?
By John McNamara On the eve of the 2015 municipal election scores of tenants in New Britain got a notice about a possible rent increase from their landlord. It wasn't an official increase but a not so subtle endorsement of Mayor Erin Stewart who at the time was cruising to re-election for a second term. … Continue reading Will Erin Stewart Get Another Off The Books Push From An Absentee Landlord in 2017?
Questions Linger On Money That Fueled 2013 Campaign Against Democrats
The Waterbury-based Connecticut Property Owners Alliance, which last year hosted campaign meetings prominently featuring former Farmington Hills Apartment Complex Owner Sam Zherka, announced the formation of a political action committee (PAC) in the final two months of the 2013 municipal campaign. "The CT Property Owners Alliance is pleased to announce the formation of its Political … Continue reading Questions Linger On Money That Fueled 2013 Campaign Against Democrats
Zherka Arrest A Reminder Of Yellow Journalism And Dark Money In 2013 City Campaign
The arrest and jailing of former Farmington Hills Apartment Complex owner Sam Zherka earlier this month was a fresh reminder of the collusion between and among New Britain Republicans, the New Britain City Journal and a small group of out-of-town landlords throughout 2013. Zherka faces a long indictment for alleged bank loan fraud, income tax … Continue reading Zherka Arrest A Reminder Of Yellow Journalism And Dark Money In 2013 City Campaign
ALEC: Buying Influence and Tilting Laws Against Solar Energy
Let the Sun Shine InWhy would the ALEC network of state-level lobbyists want to make solar energy cost-prohibitive for homeowners and businesses?By Isaiah J. PooleNow the Koch brothers are coming after my solar panels.I had solar panels installed on the roof of our Washington, D.C. home this year. My household took advantage of a generous tax … Continue reading ALEC: Buying Influence and Tilting Laws Against Solar Energy
Whither Public Campaign Financing in Connecticut? March 15th Forum in Hartford
The odds of the Citzen's Election Program (CEP)- Connecticut's public financing of elections - surviving intact for the 2010 election cycle grow longer by the hour. Lawmakers, in fact, may be cooking up a remedy that preserves public financing for Governor and statewide offices, but eliminates the CEP for legislative seats. With the reform law in … Continue reading Whither Public Campaign Financing in Connecticut? March 15th Forum in Hartford
New Year Finally Brings Dramatic Change To Financing of Campaigns
A system of public financing of political campaigns will bring dramatic change to many state House and Senate races in 2008. While the full impact will not be felt until 2010 when races for Governor and statewide offices will occur, the law’s intent is to begin to restrict the corrosive influence of money in politics … Continue reading New Year Finally Brings Dramatic Change To Financing of Campaigns
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