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Meet the 2018 Democratic Candidates for Governor

It’s election season once again! There are a series of local “meet the candidates” events planned for February and March. Stop by to get to know the Democrats who are running for governor in 2018.

February 20, 2018, 6-8pm
Henry Carter Hull Library
10 Killingworth Tpke, Clinton, Connecticut 06413

A five town collaborative event to hear from some of our Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates:
Dita Bhargava – https://www.ditaforct.com/
Luke Bronin – http://lukebronin.com/
Joe Ganim – http://www.ganim2018.com/

 

March 4, 2018, 7-9pm
Killingworth Volunteer Fire Co.
333 Route 81, Killingworth, Connecticut 06419

A three town collaborative event to hear from some of our Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates:
Susan Bysiewicz friendsofsusan.com
Guy Smith http://www.guysmith4ct.com
Sean Connolly www.connolly4ct.com

 

March 29, 7-9pm
Westbrook Fire Department
18 S Main St, Westbrook, Connecticut 06498

Come hear and meet Gubernatorial Candidates Ned Lamont and Johnathan Harris.

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First Selectman Candidates to Debate Oct. 25

The League of Women Voters of the East Shore will host a debate for First Selectman candidates in Killingworth on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 at 7pm (Haddam Killingworth Middle School, 451 Route 81, Killingworth). The debate will be moderated by Elise Low.

Please join us to learn more about Cathy’s plans and ideas for Killingworth!

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Yard Signs Have Arrived!

The wait is over! Show your support for the democratic slate in our upcoming municipal election!

A fresh order of 2017 Cathy Iino & Lou Annino Jr. yard signs along with others have just arrived and are available for pick up or delivery.

Please send an email to KillingworthDTC@gmail.com with “Yard Sign” in the subject line to get yours.

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Flag Retirement Service at 350th Celebration

There’s less than a week until we can all come together to celebrate the big 3-5-0!

In addition to all of the festivities that have been planned, our local Boy Scouts in Troop 18 will be providing Flag Retirement services to our town residents. If you have an old flag, please bring it to the town picnic and drop it with the Boy Scouts (near the Monkey Bridge, South Field). The scouts will hold a separate ceremony where the strips and colors will be separated and burned according to custom.

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An Unsuitable GOP Speaker

The Hartford Courant published a letter by Cathy Iino, first selectman of Killingworth, on August 8. 

Courant.com

View PDF of digital edition

 

A confederation of Republican town committees invited Michelle Malkin to address them on Thursday in Haddam. Their choice of speaker tells us that our local Republican party is fully on board with the Trump administration’s message of hate.

Just one example of Malkin’s extreme and callous views: Malkin claims that the internment of women, men, and children of Japanese descent during World War II was vindicated by reports that Japan tried to recruit agents among people of Japanese origin living in the U.S. Historians have debunked her account, but even if it were correct, it would not justify incarcerating an entire group on the basis of their ethnicity. That is, by definition, a racist policy.

After 9/11, President Bush made it clear that America did not see Muslims or the Islamic faith as our enemy. That was a bright spot in his administration—one I particularly appreciated as the child of a father who, as an American teenager, was sent with his family to an internment camp. From there, he volunteered for the U.S. Army and was decorated for valor.

I am sorry to learn that local Republicans think Malkin represents what their party stands for.

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Can’t Argue with Success

Last month at the Killingworth Democratic caucus, I was proud to nominate two candidates to continue the excellent work they have been doing in behalf of our town.

I nominated Dawn Mooney for town clerk. I am pleased that the Republicans have decided to cross-endorse Dawn, acknowledging her excellent skills and experience. She is most knowledgeable about our town’s rules and regulations and provides an atmosphere making it pleasant for residents needing assistance.

I also nominated Cathy Iino for another term as first selectman. As her running mate for the Board of Selectmen, Lou Annino, Jr., says, “you can’t argue with success.” Cathy’s successes range from new recreational facilities—including the town’s first tennis courts!—to expanded tax relief for low-income seniors, and from finding new sources of support for the library to creating a war veterans monument at Town Hall. She was able to accomplish so much by engaging people of all parties and persuasions in exciting projects that enhance Killingworth, and she was able to do it all while keeping the budget under tight control. Cathy is tireless in her dedication to do what is best for Killingworth.

Dawn and Cathy and Lou are joined on the Democratic slate by an impressive group of highly competent, committed, energetic candidates, whom your readers will meet in the next few months.

I encourage all Killingworth voters to vote for Cathy, Lou, Dawn, and the Democratic slate on election day, Nov. 7. We are fortunate to have such outstanding candidates.

Joan Gay
Killingworth

Published August 02, 2017 in The Source