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Connecticut House of Representatives
Hartford, CT
Politics
CT State Rep. Assaulted During Prayer Service, Police Say
A Connecticut man has been arrested after a state representative was assaulted while attending a Muslim prayer service. According to officials, Connecticut Rep. Maryam Khan (Hartford) was assaulted around 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 28, while attending an Eid al-Adha prayer service at the XL Center in Hartford. Hartford Police were called to the area of 225 Trumbull St., on a report of a man assaulting a woman, Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police said. Upon arrival, officers found the suspect, identified as 30-year-old Andrey Desmond of New Britain being detained by civilian bystanders…
New Haven, CT
Politics
Elected Official In New Haven County Resigns After Arrest For Federal Fraud Complaint
An elected official in Connecticut who was arrested on a federal fraud complaint for defrauding his city out of hundreds of thousands of dollars has resigned from one government position as he faces charges. Original story - Elected Official In CT Arrested On Federal Fraud Complaint In New Haven County, Democratic State Rep. Michael DiMassa is facing a fraud charge following allegations that he defrauded the City of West Haven out of more than $630,000. DiMassa was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in November 2016 to represent the 116th Assembly District of West Hav…
Fairfield, CT
News
Elected Official In CT Arrested On Federal Fraud Complaint
An elected official in Connecticut was charged on a federal fraud complaint after allegedly defrauding his city out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. In New Haven County, Democratic State Rep. Michael DiMassa is facing a fraud charge following allegations that he defrauded the City of West Haven out of more than $630,000. DiMassa was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in November 2016 to represent the 116th Assembly District of West Haven and New Haven It is alleged that DiMassa, age 30, formed the Compass Investment Group with another person and proceeded to bill …
Brookfield, CT
Police & Fire
Connecticut's 'Best Pizza' Bill Gets Sliced By Lawmakers
The push by lawmakers in Connecticut to make pizza the official “State Food” has officially run out of gas. House representatives voted last month to designate pizza as Connecticut’s state food, bringing it to the Senate, though the bill is now dead after it did not get a vote after failing to make it into a series of laws for Gov. Ned Lamont to review and sign into law. The legislation, Proposed House Bill 5656, would have amended chapter 33 of the Connecticut general statutes to “recognize the contribution of pizza to the state’s cuisine and economy.” Earlier story - Pie In The Sky: CT …
Brookfield, CT
Politics
Pie In The Sky: CT House Votes Overwhelmingly To Make Pizza State Food
The Connecticut House of Representatives served up a slice of levity in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, dubbing pizza the official “State Food." House representatives overwhelmingly voted 131 to 9 to designate pizza as Connecticut’s state food, with the legislation now headed to the state Senate and potentially Gov. Ned Lamont to be made official. If approved, pizza will join sperm whales (Connecticut’s state animal), American robins (state bird), insect (mantis), mountain-laurel (state flower), almandine garnet (state mineral), and charter oak (state tree), among others in the St…
Fairfield, CT
Politics
State Senator From Fairfield County Takes Over As Republican Leader
Connecticut State Senator Kevin C. Kelly, who has represented District 21 since 2011, was elected as the body's minority leader by the Connecticut State Senate Republican Caucus. The position entails speaking for the Republican caucus, detailing the party's reasoning for votes and negotiating with the Governor and majority leaders from the Connecticut House of Representatives on the caucus's behalf. "I want to thank the people of the 21st district for entrusting me to continue serving Monroe, Seymour, Shelton and Stratford," wrote Kelly on Instagram. "It is truly an honor and pr…
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Politics
Democrats Eye Majority Of Greenwich Board Of Selectmen For First Time In 16 years
Peter Tesei's departure as First Selectman in Greenwich after 31 years of government service leaves his top job open for the first time since 2007. Tesei, who is completing a record sixth two-year term as First Selectman, announced he would not seek re-election. "It's time to finish this journey and begin a new one,'' Tesei said in February. Greenwich, a longtime Republican stronghold, is the boyhood home of the late President George H.W. Bush and longtime home of Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont. Seeking Greenwich's top government job are Republican Fred Camillo and Democrat Jill Oberland…
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Politics
Politics Around The Towns: Fairfield Campaigns Begin, Pro-Choice Bill Passes, Danbury Budget
While kicking off his campaign for a third term, Fairfield First Selectman Mike Tetreau was joined by Nancy Lefkowitz, a gun-safety advocate who is seeking to become a Selectman. Fairfield Democratic Town Committee Chairman Steve Sheinberg introduced them to more than 100 supporters on May 8 at Osborn Hill School. “I’m proud of my record over the past eight years, very proud,” Tetreau said. Lefkowitz, a Representative Town Meeting (RTM) member, said her ability to connect with constituents, listen to all points of view and reach across party lines helped get her elected to …
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Politics
Politics Around The Towns: New Ossining Village Manager, Peekskill Survey, Mt. Vernon Tree City
Mayor Victoria Gearity and the Board of Trustees announced the May 1 appointment of Karen D’Attore as Village Manager for the Village of Ossining. As village manager, D'Attore is responsible for managing a $50 million budget, 172 full-time staff members and the day-to-day operations of village government. “As we move forward on so many exciting fronts, Karen is the right person at the right time for this vital position,” said Mayor Victoria Gearity. D’Attore most recently served for four years as executive director of IFCA Housing Network, an Ossining-based nonprofit that develops and man…
Greenwich, CT
Politics
Stephen Meskers' Historic House Win In Greenwich Among Most Noteworthy Results Statewide
A 60-year-old newcomer to state politics marked a first for Connecticut on Election Day. On Nov. 6, Stephen Meskers became the first Democrat to win the 150th District House seat since 1912. In last week's election, Meskers edged Republican Rep. Michael Bocchino in a legislative district that represents much of Greenwich. He brings public fiscal experience to his new statehouse job after active membership for 14 years as a town representative in Greenwich, serving as vice chair of the RTM's Education Committee. What makes Meskers victory even more noteworthy is that the 150th District…
Fairfield, CT
Politics
Connecticut House OK's Presidential Popular Vote Measure
The Connecticut House of Representatives narrowly voted on Thursday, April 26 to approve a bill directing the state to join a compact committing its seven electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote, according to multiple news reports. The compact would not take effect until states representing 270 electoral votes sign onto a compact that would undo a 200-year-old element of the U.S. Constitution. If approved by its state Senate, Connecticut would bring the tally to 11 states and 172 electoral votes. The candidate with the most votes should win, a standa…
Stratford, CT
Politics
Democrat Wins In 40-Year GOP Stronghold Stratford House District Seat
For the first time in more than four decades, the 120th district, which includes most of Stratford, will be represented by a Democrat in Connecticut's House of Representatives. Democrat Phil Young topped Republican Bill Cabral in a special election on Tuesday to represent the 120th district, which has been held by the GOP for 44 years. The seat became vacant when former representative Laura Hoydick was elected as the mayor of Stratford and she resigned the seat on Jan. 2. Young unofficially narrowly topped Cabral with 1,615 votes to 1,552 votes, though less than 25 percent of voters in the…
Stratford, CT
Politics
Date Set For Stratford Special Election To Fill Empty Seat In The House
STRATFORD, Conn. – The date has been set for the special election to fill the seat in the state House of Representatives left empty by the resignation of Laura Hoydick last week. The 120th District seat consists of portions of the Town of Stratford. The election will be held Tuesday, Feb 27. Hoydick resigned from the House seat Jan. 2 after she was elected mayor of Stratford. Under state law, the governor is required to issue a Writ of Special Election within 10 days of a legislative vacancy. And a special election must be held exactly 46 days after the writ is issued. Gov. Dannel Malloy…
