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This site, my first six-terms, and my 2024 campaign are all about you. Your family. Your business. Having a safe, thriving, affordable Community.

It's about our Newtown, our Connecticut, our quality of life and how you and we collectively turn down the temperature, and work together on all that has and will make our Newtown a place that sets the standards for quality of life, neighborliness, and our common aspirations.

Some of the of the most visible quality of life issues grappled with over the last 30-years or so have revolved around Connecticut's, and Newtown's lack of affordability.  If all else were perfect, but we could not make ends meet, it'd be pretty difficult to to enjoy so many of life's simple pleasures. 

This defining quality of life issue has only grown worse over the past decade, and especially over the past 3 1/2 years under one-party rule.  Undisciplined fiscal policy, costly, arbitrary mandates issued by executive order, high taxes and, now, a rash of costly HIDDEN TAXES getting tucked into your electric bills, car registrations, groceries, clothing, tires, trash disposal, and dozens of other state mandated fees on products and services you can't do without. 

Have you ever wondered where all those "extra hidden tax dollars" in fees go?   To the "General Fund", to cover unbudgeted spending, as a "deficiency".  Money not in the budget can then be "repurposed" without a vote, to cover budget "holes", often resulting in deficits shifted to the state's "credit card", as bonding.  Future generations will pay for today's loose fiscal policy.  This is what happened on your electric bill.  There was no 2024 budget vote for the first in the 11 non-pandemic years I've participated budget deliberations as an Appropriations Committee member.    

I do not believe in shell games like this.  In fact, I believe that, if spending rises in one part of the budget, the first course of action is to find it in another part of the budget.  Or, plan better.  Spending taxpayer money should never be done without the transparency of public process and a vote.  But it did happen and that is not acceptable.

Therein lies a very compelling reason to re-elect me.  I'm not a career politician.  I logged 30 successful years as a research-informed Marketing Professional, developing simple solutions to complex needs or problems, meeting or exceeding budget goals every year.  A budget is one's promise, and not meant to be broken.   

No other candidate in this race can look you in the eye and say:  "I HAVE NEVER VOTED TO RAISE YOUR TAXES, HIDE THEM IN FEES, OR IN TOLLS.  I NEVER WILL."   I also do not believe in costly mandates, or picking winners & losers in administering state policy. 

So, whether it's Newtown's Schools, our Community Center, our Senior Center, our Spiritual Communities, or our beautiful public spaces,  I've spent six-terms -12-years - representing our community's interests in the CT House of Representatives.  As one of the General Assembly's leaders in constituent service, I enjoy hearing from, and advocating for you.  After all, as the only elected state-official who lives in Newtown, works in Newtown, and raised a family in Newtown, we are neighbors.  I'm an extension of you. 

I didn't get into politics to make a career of it, and I bristle when referred to as a "Politician".  I wish the word didn't conjure thoughts of unreasonableness, partisan-bickering, closed minds, and questionable ethics.  I prefer thinking of myself as a "Public Servant".  Serving you is my #1 priority, and, in Hartford, I've polished the craft of working respectfully in partnership with colleagues on both sides of the aisle.  My reputation is built on a lengthy record of bipartisan legislation and relationships that ensure Newtown always get's its "fair share" in budgeting, discretionary grants, and the attention we deserve from state agencies. 

I've respectfully fought 12-years for your right to a Connecticut that's more affordable, and on an upward trajectory.  Years of failed policy and the influence of special-interests has created something of a "Government Class" - career politicians who believe your earnings are theirs to spend; who can take from you, and give to those they choose, fiddle with local zoning choice, and dictate our children's' educations in ways that do not always align with your family values.  None of this improves your life. I know we can do better and I have a well-thought-out plan to do just that.  I work for and fight for you - not special-interests.

Re-electing me for a 7th-term is your stake to a better, more vital Connecticut that's more responsive to you and runs with efficiency, not by turning its back on you.  That's where I come in.  I am your conduit.  It's gratifying, honorable work and I do it very well. 

With your help, support and your vote, we're going to grow Connecticut, and its affordability, balance budgets; make good on our obligations; restore fairness; solidify public education; respect our state's most vulnerable and frail residents; have good roads to travel and: give voice to taxpayers like you, because it's your money we spend. 

There's a lot to do but, do it we can!  After more than a decade of red-ink, CT's been in the black for four-years, thanks to our state's first-ever bipartisan budget in 2017-2018.  If we stay true to the guardrails we established then, good things are possible. Let's get to work, shall we?

Be well. Stay safe. Spread only Kindness.

- Mitch

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