Where We Stand: The Party Platform
It's not what you'd read in tabloid journalism. For that you can pick up the
New Britain Herald tomorrow. But last week the
Democratic Town Committee endorsed candidates for city offices and released a party platform about values, key municipal issues and the work of Democratic elected officials in city government over the last two years. Many believe platforms by state and national parties are documents adopted and quickly forgotten. They are rarer still at the local level.
The 2007 Democratic edition doesn't cover all the issues that need to be discussed this year, but it does lay out party concerns on municipal government and lays out some goals for governing over the next two years.
An excerpt:
New Britain Democrats urge all candidates involved in the 2007 municipal election to engage voters and each other in a constructive dialogue toward a better New Britain. New Britain Democrats are proud to call our community a “city for all people” -- a description that has been repeated by people of all political persuasions since its first use by Lucian Pawlak in his 1995 campaign for Mayor. In making its endorsements and seeking the support of voters for our candidates, the Democratic Town Committee affirms principles and pledges adopted by the Connecticut Democratic Party in 2006 that define what it means to be a Democrat in 2007:
* We hold that the principle of public service must rise above that of self service.
* We believe that the role of government is to provide a safety net for all citizens while
remaining fiscally responsible and maintaining accountability to the public at large.
*We commit ourselves to bettering the quality of life of all the people who call New Britain their home.
The party platform is avalable at http://www.newbritaindemocrat.net/
Campaign, Community Events At A Glance
Paula Mele For Council: Fundraiser Thursday, August 2, 6:30 p.m.
Councillor At Large Candidate Paula Mele, a member of the DTC from District 14, will hold a fundraising reception at the Italian Fraternal Society, 131 Monroe Street, New Britain. The suggested donation is $35. RSVP to Paula Mele for Council 2007. pmele@ipass.net.
Night Out Against Crime, Tuesday, August 7
An outreach barbecue with activities for children will be held at the Oak Street Police Substation beginning at 5:30 p.m. during National Night Out Against Crime. Block Watches around the city will be holding similar events with visits from police and public officials. The Oak Street event is sponsored by Free To Grow, CASA, NBPD and North-Oak NRZ.
An Evening In Support of Cong. Chris Murphy, Friday August 10, 6 p.m.
New Britain’s Democratic legislators and Party leadership are hosting the event for Cong. Murphy at LaQuinta Inn, 65 Columbus Boulevard. The suggested donation is $25. A Committee to Re-Elect Chris Murphy event. P.O. Box 127, Cheshire, CT 06410. (860) 223-5522.
Pasta Dinner In Support of Jim Wyskiewicz For Mayor, Sunday August 12
A pasta dinner in support of Jim Wyskiewicz for Mayor will be held Sunday August 12th, 12-4 p.m., Marchegian Hall, 40 Acorn Street. The event is being hosted by New Britain Firefighters, Local 992, IAFF. There is a suggested donation of $20. Children 10 and under are free. jim4mayor@gmail.com Telephone 306-0672
Birthday Party For Alton F. Brooks, Saturday August 18
An 87th Birthday party for Town Committee District Leader Alton Brooks will be held at Angelico’s Restaurant, 542 East Main Street. From 5 to 9 p.m. RSVP as soon as possible to 225-6831 or 827-1937
Cong. Chris Murphy will be meeting and greeting constituents in New Britain on Sunday, August 5th, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Stop & Shop Store, 1309 Corbin Avenue. Billed as one of Murphy's "Congress on Your Corner" events, it will be one of several stops in the 5th Congressional District for the first-term congressman during the August recess. 
