Democratic Town Chairman John McNamara today criticized Mayor Stewart for being “hypocritical” in his call for common council members to return $175 each in annual pay to help the city save money.
“The position of the Mayor and Alderman Salvio is the height of hypocrisy given their support for five percent pay raises for the Mayor and other officeholders during the budget making process this year,” said McNamara.
McNamara took exception to Stewart’s support for GOP aldermen “for putting their money where their mouth is” when Stewart has accepted more than $7,000 in pay increases over the last two years and no reduction in his own office budget. "The concept of shared sacrifice has not reached the mayor's office," stated McNamara.
McNamara cited city budget numbers showing the mayor’s office budget has risen 13.5% between 2003 and 2010, from $249,370 to $283,114. “The Mayor should put his money where his mouth is as well,” said McNamara.
“Getting $175 back from city council members is good as far as it goes. But Mayor Stewart should join the council in giving something back when the vast majority of residents are absorbing property tax and fee increases,” added McNamara.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
27 September 2009
O’Brien for New Britain Headquarters Grand Opening, Fundraiser Monday, September 28
A headquarters grand opening and fundraiser will be held on Monday September 28th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the 46 Broad Street headquarters. The headquarters is located across from Polam Credit Union a couple of doors down from Cracovia Restaurant.
The suggested donation is $20.00 for this O’Brien for New Britain event. For information call 223-9125 or email newbritaindemocrat@gmail.com
NEW BRITAIN DEMOCRATS GET STATEWIDE HONORS
New Britain’s Emma Pierce Is the First Recipient of Ella Grasso Award
Democratic State Central Committeewomen Emma Pierce has been selected to receive the state party’s first Ella Grasso Award at the sixth annual Democratic Women’s Leadership Awards Breakfast October 16th.
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he annual awards program recognizes women active in local and state politics and the Democratic Party for their outstanding service. Pierce, a current member and former officer of the New Britain DTC, is the treasurer of the Connecticut Democratic Party.
Pierce, who previously received a distinguished service award from the Town Committee, has been active in the Democratic Party since the 1960s. In the United Auto Workers (UAW), Emma served as financial secretary of Local 133. She has carried her union’s commitment to economic and social justice to the workplace, the community and to party politics. Her service as party treasurer was preceded as treasurer of the state Federation of Black Democrats. Married to the late Dallas Pierce, Emma worked and raised her family in New Britain. She is a grandmother and great grandmother and renowned for her cooking at church, lodge and Democratic Party events.
The breakfast will be held Friday October 16th from 8 a.m. to 9:30 am at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville with State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier the keynote speaker. Pierce will receive the Grasso Award and will be recognized with 10 other Democratic women. Harriet Geragosian, a New Britain realtor and longtime Democratic Party volunteer, is a past recipient of the annual women’s leadership award from the state party. Tickets and additional information are available at www.ctdems.org
DTC Vice Chair Bob Sanchez Named Citizen of The Year By Latino- Puerto Rican Affairs Commission
Town Committee Vice Chairman Bob Sanchez will be honored on October 24th as a “citizen of the year” at the 12th annual Awards Gala in Hartford sponsored by the Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission.
The event, designed to recognize the contributions and successes of Latinos across the state, has become the largest annual gathering of its kind in Connecticut. This month Sanchez was recommended by the Democratic Town Committee to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education.
“New Britain Democrats congratulate Bob for this statewide honor,” said DTC Chairman John McNamara. “His work in early childhood education serves hundreds of families and children in the city and he is widely respected in the education community. His efforts to register voters and encourage citizen participation has set an example for others to follow.”
Tickets to the event are $60. More information available at 240-8330, email Lucy.Hernandez@cga.ct.gov. Seating is limited.
Slogans May Say All You Need To Know About the Mayor’s Race
“O’Brien FOR New Britain”
“Stewart IS New Britain”
A headquarters grand opening and fundraiser will be held on Monday September 28th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the 46 Broad Street headquarters. The headquarters is located across from Polam Credit Union a couple of doors down from Cracovia Restaurant.
The suggested donation is $20.00 for this O’Brien for New Britain event. For information call 223-9125 or email newbritaindemocrat@gmail.com
NEW BRITAIN DEMOCRATS GET STATEWIDE HONORS
New Britain’s Emma Pierce Is the First Recipient of Ella Grasso Award
Democratic State Central Committeewomen Emma Pierce has been selected to receive the state party’s first Ella Grasso Award at the sixth annual Democratic Women’s Leadership Awards Breakfast October 16th.
T
he annual awards program recognizes women active in local and state politics and the Democratic Party for their outstanding service. Pierce, a current member and former officer of the New Britain DTC, is the treasurer of the Connecticut Democratic Party.Pierce, who previously received a distinguished service award from the Town Committee, has been active in the Democratic Party since the 1960s. In the United Auto Workers (UAW), Emma served as financial secretary of Local 133. She has carried her union’s commitment to economic and social justice to the workplace, the community and to party politics. Her service as party treasurer was preceded as treasurer of the state Federation of Black Democrats. Married to the late Dallas Pierce, Emma worked and raised her family in New Britain. She is a grandmother and great grandmother and renowned for her cooking at church, lodge and Democratic Party events.
The breakfast will be held Friday October 16th from 8 a.m. to 9:30 am at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville with State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier the keynote speaker. Pierce will receive the Grasso Award and will be recognized with 10 other Democratic women. Harriet Geragosian, a New Britain realtor and longtime Democratic Party volunteer, is a past recipient of the annual women’s leadership award from the state party. Tickets and additional information are available at www.ctdems.org
DTC Vice Chair Bob Sanchez Named Citizen of The Year By Latino- Puerto Rican Affairs Commission
Town Committee Vice Chairman Bob Sanchez will be honored on October 24th as a “citizen of the year” at the 12th annual Awards Gala in Hartford sponsored by the Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission.
The event, designed to recognize the contributions and successes of Latinos across the state, has become the largest annual gathering of its kind in Connecticut. This month Sanchez was recommended by the Democratic Town Committee to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education.
“New Britain Democrats congratulate Bob for this statewide honor,” said DTC Chairman John McNamara. “His work in early childhood education serves hundreds of families and children in the city and he is widely respected in the education community. His efforts to register voters and encourage citizen participation has set an example for others to follow.”
Tickets to the event are $60. More information available at 240-8330, email Lucy.Hernandez@cga.ct.gov. Seating is limited.
Slogans May Say All You Need To Know About the Mayor’s Race
“O’Brien FOR New Britain”
“Stewart IS New Britain”
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