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Possibilities | Stratford Politics

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The Signs Are Everywhere. What a Vote Can Do. What we would like you to imagine is the election of at least seven strong willed, independent representatives of the voters of Stratford. With seven votes, a Council can make a mayor almost irrelevant. We would also like you to imagine what that could mean to voters/taxpayers. An independent forensic audit of the Town’s books which would include the Board of Education. Conversion of the Town Attorney’s position to a salaried position. Feed for this Entry.

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How to Raise Taxes | Stratford Politics

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The Fight to Vote. How to Raise Taxes. Step 1: Find a journalist that will print anything you say without question. Step 2: Say that the world will come to an end unless you raise taxes and fees. Step 3: Deny any responsibility by blaming someone else. Step 4: Blame “they” or “them” for layoffs, service cuts, higher taxes and anything else you can think of. Step 5: Try to look like you’re doing the right thing by making the entire population suffer the consequences of your blundering. Feed for this Entry.

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Mayor Responds To Voters | Stratford Politics

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The Fight to Vote. Mayor Responds To Voters. In a stunning denial of any belief in democracy, Mayor John Harkins rejected out of hand the voters right to petition the government. We have been commenting upon Town politics for nearly ten years. That is a lot of slime and muck to wade through. But we have never witnessed such a blatant disregard for the will of the voter, taxpayers and businesses in Stratford. Never. This, my neighbors, is outrageous! Filed under: Stratford Political Theater. On May 6, 2015.

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Residents Sold Out! | Stratford Politics

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In one of the worst financial deals imaginable, the Mayor and Council have sold out each and every Stratford resident and business. During one of the most important votes in the 375 year history of Stratford, some Councilmen could barely be heard mumbling “aye” to sell the WPCA/Sewer plant for peanuts. Thankfully, these votes are recorded so that we can identify precisely who sold us out. Peter Massey, (R). Brian Dempsey, (R). James J. Connor, Jr. (R). Jason W. Santi (D). Feed for this Entry. On April 15...

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Smear Campaign | Stratford Politics

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Mayor Responds To Voters. Stratford mayor: critics waging ‘smear campaign’. Updated 11:13 pm, Wednesday, April 29, 2015. 8220;The group seeking to scuttle the sale of the waste treatment plant on Birdseye Street is dealing in half-truths and staging a “smear campaign,” according to Mayor John Harkins.” http:/ www.ctpost.com/local/article/Stratford-mayor-critics-waging-smear-campaign-6231794.php. How dissimilar is it from solid waste management. Does that go next? Filed under: Stratford Political Theater.

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Budget Stories | Stratford Politics

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How to Raise Taxes. Stratford Residents Deserve Much Better. It is time for every single Stratford resident to become aware of the situation concerning the sale of the Stratford sewer treatment plant. Once residents become engaged they will inevitably come to the sad conclusion that their elected officials have not represented their best interests. District Town Council Member. Submitted to Stratford Star, and CT Post. 6/28/2015. Reprinted here with no edits and no one’s permission. Feed for this Entry.

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Redress Grievances | Stratford Politics

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It’s your right. Use it when you want. WHEN: Wednesday April 22nd, 7:30-9:00pm. WHO FOR: For all fully engaged and all who want to be part of the action. WHAT WILL I GET: Volunteer training, information sharing and networking. WHY SHOULD I COME: So many of you have been so successful in just 4 days. Learn all the best practices, tips and techniques for maximizing your time in getting friends, neighbors and fellow citizen to sign the referendum petition. Let’s make it happen! Peter Massey, (R). Remember t...

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King Louie Decides | Stratford Politics

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Theater “Renovation” Tool. Officials propose amphitheater to replace Shakespeare building. By Greg Reilly on January 7, 2015. 8220;Three elected officials have come together to present an alternative plan for bringing a live entertainment venue to the town’s 14-acre Shakespeare Theatre park overlooking the Housatonic River. Jim Connor, 8th District town councilman and the Republican majority leader; Lou DeCilio, registrar of voters, arts commission alternate member and Republican Town Committee chair...

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The Fight to Vote | Stratford Politics

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Mayor Responds To Voters. How to Raise Taxes. The Fight to Vote. The seven members on the Council who blithely went along with whatever Harkins wanted no matter what it cost the taxpayer or how negatively it would impact the Town in the future thought they could just vote quietly and be done with it. Some of them even signed the petition so they could claim both positions if they were ever questioned. They truly thought no one would notice how they voted. Filed under: Stratford Political Theater. Looking...