2018 DDTC Dinner May 30th, 2018

20180530_202900 — Senator Blumenthal with Bethel First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker

It was a terrific night at the Amber Room. Old friends and new friends. Special thanks to our keynote Speaker Senator Richard Blumenthal.

Congratulations to our honorees Linda DaSilva, Bernie Gallo, and Tom Saadi for their decades of service to the community and our party.

20180530_205404 — LInda DaSilva with Andrea Gartner and Gene Eriquez

20180530_205856 — Andrea Gartner, State Rep David Arconti, and Bernie Gallo

20180530_210707 — Commissioner Tom Saadi, Andrea Gartner, and Farley Santos

Thanks to all who attended and contributed to our local success. Our party is energized and ready to GO FIGHT WIN!

#DanburyPride #DemocracyIsNotASpectatorSport

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Senator Blumenthal’s address – with introductions by Tom Saadi and Julie Kushner

Support your Stop and Shop Workers

Hat’s off to striking United Food and Commercial Workers Local 371 who trying to maintain what they have when it comes to healthcare, pensions, and time and a half on Sundays! They have been working since February without a contract and the decision to strike came after months of negotiating failed. Help support their cause: […]

Statement on recent events

As members of the Danbury Democratic Town Committee, we pledge to promote equality under the law and respect for all persons regardless of gender identity, race, disability, ethnic or national origin, or sexual orientation. We strive to uphold individual dignity and to recognize the value of diversity while working to preserve and promote the sense […]

Letter from the Chair

Fellow Democrats! Each of us has a unique story behind why we choose to be a Democrat and what motivates us to participate in safe-guarding the American freedoms that we hold dear. With modern politics resting on a foundation that seemingly shifts daily and our political landscape venturing into uncharted territory, now, more than ever, […]

McLachlan owes an apology to Rep. Floren

By Julie Kushner Recently it has been reported that state Sen. McLachlan worked behind-the-scenes to orchestrate the obstruction of Justice McDonald to the Chief Justice position on the court, and in those emails colorful language was used by his cousin and co-conspirator, Ian McLachlan, to describe state Rep. Livvy Floren as an “airhead.” This exchange […]

Danbury education needs better funding

By Fred Karrat. As of the 2016-2017 school year, Danbury spends $12,742 per student, giving us the esteemed privilege of being ranked 169 out of 169 districts in Connecticut. Take a second to digest that. Danbury spends less money per student than any other school district in Connecticut. Around $500 less than Ellington School District […]

Are you unhappy with the election?

Here’s your opportunity to make a difference. Channel your anger and frustration into something positive. Hug your family, then get involved on the ground. Support the Democrats with whatever you can – your time, your talent, your treasure. The Danbury Democratic Town Committee is meeting Monday November 14th at headquarters (161 Main Street in […]

2018 DDTC Dinner May 30th, 2018

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