Killingworth Democratic Town Committee

Candidate for the State Senate 12th District

At last night’s meeting, the Killingworth DTC members heard remarks from Christine Cohen, who is running for State Senate in the 12th District. This is the seat currently held by Sen. Ted Kennedy, Jr., who recently announced he will not seek re-election in November.

Christine is a Guilford resident who has been active with the Board of Education and other community organizations. She’s also a small business owner in Madison.

Christine is participating in the Citizens’ Election Program to receive public financing for her campaign and she needs help with small donations in order to qualify. If you’re interested in chipping in $5 or $10 to help that effort, please visit her Facebook page.

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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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Election results are in!

The results from Tuesday’s election are in!

First selectwoman Cathy Iino and selectman Lou Annino were both re-elected.

The rest of the Democratic slate also fared well. See full results here: https://www.zip06.com/news/20171107/killingworth-votes-for-iino

Thanks to everyone for coming out to vote! Your vote matters!

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Election Day – Tuesday, Nov. 7

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017.

Polls will be open at Killingworth Elementary School (KES) from 6am to 8pm.

See who’s on the ballot

Don’t forget to cast your ballot! Local politics matter.

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Meet the Candidates Oct. 22

The Killingworth Democratic Town Committee will host a “Meet the Candidates” event at Sheldon Park on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, from 4-6pm.

Talk with Killingworth candidates about the issues that matter to you! All are welcome.

Cider and doughnuts will be served.

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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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Joe, Ted, Cathy and You — Aug. 23

You are invited to a special event with Congressman Joe Courtney, State Senator Ted Kennedy, Jr., and First Selectwoman Cathy Iino. Discuss your important role in municipal elections — Local Politics Matter!

For more information or to RSVP, please email us at killingworthdtc@gmail.com.

We hope to see you there!

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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.