GOP Mayors To Offer Reform Ideas

2nd District Tea Party Blog: "GOP Mayors To Offer Reform Ideas
Republican Mayors and First Selectmen met at Republican State Party headquarters Saturday to exchange ideas and to brain-storm on ways to meet the state budget crisis and to prepare for the 2010 Election.

'Republicans are the party of ideas and solutions and we will make our case to people who are tired of the same old failed leadership,' said Vernon Mayor Jason McCoy Saturday. 'The quicker we put the facts on the table and show we have the answers.'"


GOP Mayors To Offer Reform Ideas
Republican Mayors and First Selectmen met at Republican State Party headquarters Saturday to exchange ideas and to brain-storm on ways to meet the state budget crisis and to prepare for the 2010 Election.

"Republicans are the party of ideas and solutions and we will make our case to people who are tired of the same old failed leadership," said Vernon Mayor Jason McCoy Saturday. "The quicker we put the facts on the table and show we have the answers."

Old Saybrook Michael Pace said Republicans must come up with an honest plan to control spending and to reach out to all groups for support, even those who have traditionally not supported Republican candidates.

"There is no money, the state is bankrupt," said Pace. "We need to get down to basics. If we do that, our state will be a better place."

Other Mayors who participated included: Mayor Tim Stewart of New Britain, Mayor Jeff Wright of Newington, Mayor Ryan Bingham of Torrington, Mayor Mark Boughton of Danbury, Mayor Scott Kaupin of Enfield, First Selectman Tim Herbst of Trumbull, First Select Laura Francis of Durham, First Selectman Lisa Pellegrini of Somers, First Selectman Daniel Steward of Waterford, First Selectman Paul Formica of East Lyme, First Selectman John Adams of Granby, Pace and McCoy.

Leaders were briefed by State Central member Rebecca Adams briefed leaders on the Freedom of Information Act and the use of social networking tools to build public support for thier programs and policies.