“CT residents have real concerns that are not being addressed. My hands-on experience as a local, regional and state leader makes me uniquely qualified to address our most pressing public policy issues facing CT. As your next Congresswoman, I pledge to work every day for ALL municipalities in the district. This requires collaboration with state and local leaders and strategic planning to create new opportunities and enterprise to turn around CT’s economy, rather than a focus on campaign trickery and enticements during the final few weeks of the election season to buy votes.
“Today is the 10-year anniversary of superstorm Sandy that devastated not only CT, but the entire tri-state area. As Darien’s First Selectman for over a decade, through hurricanes, floods and a global pandemic, not once did Himes reach out to see how we were doing.
"Where was Jim? CT did not receive FEMA disaster recovery resources and reimbursements on a timely basis. In addition, federal funding secured by Himes to harden our shoreline communities has not been spent to make the necessary improvements which would protect our communities from future severe weather events. Sadly, these earmarked funds are now set to expire. The opportunity cost of these unused funding resources is enormous and highlights the lack of required follow through and collaboration from Rep. Himes’ office.
“CT can no longer afford to have feckless leadership that squanders precious federal funding resources needed to protect our towns and cities from severe weather events. It is time to send a new leader to Congress that will not only secure funds needed for our 17 municipalities in the fourth district, but will also collaborate to ensure that funds procured are put to use and capital projects are completed.
“It is time to expect more from your leader in Congress. I will serve the residents of CT, not party leaders in DC. On November 8, I hope to have earned your vote and will champion a brighter future for all in Connecticut.”
