Bysiewicz, Tercyak To Host Polish Day at Capitol April 30th
"Polish Day at the Capitol", an annual event that celebrates the anniversary of the Polish Constitution and honors Polish Americans in Connecticut, will be held on April 30th at 11 a.m. in the Hall of the Flags at the State Capitol in Hartford. Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz and State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26) will host "Polish Day" with this year's honors going to Eleanor "Lottie" Pozniak, Stanley Pac and the memories of John Jeski and Ray Henry.
The event was started by New Britain State Rep. Stanley Krawiec of the 26th Assembly District more than 20 years ago -- a tradition continued by his successors. In conjunction with the event Bysiewicz has announced that she will serve as state Honorary Chair for a national Get Out The Vote effort in the Polish community called "Polonia Votes 2008'. It has a goal of encouraging one million new Polish Americans across the country to vote on November 4th.
State Central Committee Election Thursday, April 17th
Delegates to the Democratic State Convention from Berlin, Farmington and New Britain will meet Thursday evening, April 17th, at the Italian Political Club, 16 Harding Street, in Berlin for the purpose of electing a state central committeeman and woman representing the 6th Senatorial District. The delegate caucus will also elect representatives to the credentials, rules and resolutions and other state convention posts at the meeting.
A follow up notice clarifying the time of the meeting on April 17th is expected to be sent to delegates prior to the meeting by the State Central Committee
State Central Committeeman Ned Statchen and Party Treasurer and State Central Committeewoman Emma Pierce are seeking new terms on the 72-member state party committee.Because the State Central Committee has sent out conflicting notices,
For a list of delegates to all conventions and the convention schedule go to http://www.newbritaindemocrat.net/
Municipal Budget On the Table:
"Polish Day at the Capitol", an annual event that celebrates the anniversary of the Polish Constitution and honors Polish Americans in Connecticut, will be held on April 30th at 11 a.m. in the Hall of the Flags at the State Capitol in Hartford. Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz and State Rep. Peter Tercyak (D-26) will host "Polish Day" with this year's honors going to Eleanor "Lottie" Pozniak, Stanley Pac and the memories of John Jeski and Ray Henry.
The event was started by New Britain State Rep. Stanley Krawiec of the 26th Assembly District more than 20 years ago -- a tradition continued by his successors. In conjunction with the event Bysiewicz has announced that she will serve as state Honorary Chair for a national Get Out The Vote effort in the Polish community called "Polonia Votes 2008'. It has a goal of encouraging one million new Polish Americans across the country to vote on November 4th.
State Central Committee Election Thursday, April 17th
Delegates to the Democratic State Convention from Berlin, Farmington and New Britain will meet Thursday evening, April 17th, at the Italian Political Club, 16 Harding Street, in Berlin for the purpose of electing a state central committeeman and woman representing the 6th Senatorial District. The delegate caucus will also elect representatives to the credentials, rules and resolutions and other state convention posts at the meeting.
A follow up notice clarifying the time of the meeting on April 17th is expected to be sent to delegates prior to the meeting by the State Central Committee
State Central Committeeman Ned Statchen and Party Treasurer and State Central Committeewoman Emma Pierce are seeking new terms on the 72-member state party committee.Because the State Central Committee has sent out conflicting notices,
For a list of delegates to all conventions and the convention schedule go to http://www.newbritaindemocrat.net/
Municipal Budget On the Table:
Revaluation Makes Tax Increase Inevitable According to the Mayor
A $219.5 million municipal budget was submitted to the City Council last week that will bring a tax increase to residential owners because of state-mandated revaluation. According to published reports a tax rate of 34.98 ($34.98 per $1,000 valuation) will take effect July 1 if the budget is adopted. While the tax rate is dropping, new property assessments from a recently completed revaluation will mean higher bills for homeowners and owners of multi-family units.
As with all property revaluations, burdens on small property owners and tenants increase because of the regressive nature of the property tax and Connecticut's over reliance on it to pay for essential services and schools. Residential owners in New Britain bear the brunt of higher tax bills while industrial properties will decrease under the current system. Stewart, who rode to victory over incumbent Lucian Pawlak five years ago because of 40% re-assessment hikes, says now there is little that can be done to avert an increase in property bills because of revaluation.
Between now and June the municipal budget will get more scrutiny from the City Council whose members will be seeking ways to extract more savings without cutting services. A key point of the debate will be whether the $118 million allocated for the school district will remain the same or be increased to deal with serious resource shortfalls cited in recent outside reports about the high school's accreditation, student achievement and morale in the school district. Also to be determined is whether a local property tax credit will be extended to seniors and individuals on fixed incomes -- a form of relief adopted by the Council and agreed to by the Mayor last fall.
April Birthday Wishes
New Britain Democrats extend April birthday wishes to Carlo Carlozzi, Frank Gerratana, Butch Dzwonkowski, Gil Martinez and Ned Statchen
End Quote
"In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes."
Dwight D. Eisenhower, January 17, 1961
A $219.5 million municipal budget was submitted to the City Council last week that will bring a tax increase to residential owners because of state-mandated revaluation. According to published reports a tax rate of 34.98 ($34.98 per $1,000 valuation) will take effect July 1 if the budget is adopted. While the tax rate is dropping, new property assessments from a recently completed revaluation will mean higher bills for homeowners and owners of multi-family units.
As with all property revaluations, burdens on small property owners and tenants increase because of the regressive nature of the property tax and Connecticut's over reliance on it to pay for essential services and schools. Residential owners in New Britain bear the brunt of higher tax bills while industrial properties will decrease under the current system. Stewart, who rode to victory over incumbent Lucian Pawlak five years ago because of 40% re-assessment hikes, says now there is little that can be done to avert an increase in property bills because of revaluation.
Between now and June the municipal budget will get more scrutiny from the City Council whose members will be seeking ways to extract more savings without cutting services. A key point of the debate will be whether the $118 million allocated for the school district will remain the same or be increased to deal with serious resource shortfalls cited in recent outside reports about the high school's accreditation, student achievement and morale in the school district. Also to be determined is whether a local property tax credit will be extended to seniors and individuals on fixed incomes -- a form of relief adopted by the Council and agreed to by the Mayor last fall.
April Birthday Wishes
New Britain Democrats extend April birthday wishes to Carlo Carlozzi, Frank Gerratana, Butch Dzwonkowski, Gil Martinez and Ned Statchen
End Quote
"In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes."
Dwight D. Eisenhower, January 17, 1961
