Trumbull Republicans, led by First Selectman Tim Herbst, will continue the efforts made in the last two years in office by working to provide the excellent Town services we all enjoy, modest and predictable taxes and proven efficiencies in town government.
The Herbst Administration has produced budgets that have resulted in one of the lowest increases in Fairfield County for two consecutive years. As promised, this administration identified $1 million dollars in operational savings in its first 100 days.
The overall increase in spending was held to less than 1%, with no layoffs, no school closures and no adverse impact on class size. A power plant was stopped from being placed in the middle of a residential neighborhood. The Town Charter has been revised that vests more power in the public at large. Phase 2 and 3 of the Trumbull Center renovation is nearing completion. The Long Hill Green is on the cusp of a comprehensive revitalization and a 45 million dollar renovation of the Trumbull Mall has been completed. All of this is proof that First Selectman Tim Herbst and the Republican administration are providing leadership that’s working.
All the progress made has proven that Trumbull Republicans didn’t just say it, we did it. Trumbull voters deserved better than the astronomical tax increases of over six percent every year and Republicans delivered. Please join me on Nov. 8 in voting to reelect First Selectman Herbst and the Republican team and help keep fiscal responsibility in Trumbull government.
Jack Testani
Chairman
Trumbull Republican Town Committee
It's hard to answer your condescending question without being condescending back at you. Why don't you re-ask your question in an objective manner without the snide second sentence?
How pathetic. You have reached a new low for the Patch. I didn't think it was possible. But you were able to pull it off. Congrats! You should be very proud of yourself and wear it as a badge of honor. I have no idea about someone's military service but, to question and belittle their military career is disgraceful. You have just made it very easy to skip over any post and opinion you have. You should really get control of your anger issues and take a break from posting. Unless, of course, it is to apologize to Mr. Smith. So sad
It is time for a change.
Even though my priority is education, I can certainly respect fiscal sanity. Tim has also in my opinion done a solid job dealing with two abnormal storms this year (Irene and Alfred). While his leaf pickup "enhancements" are likely to be foiled by Alfred and could have started a year sooner, the spirit was in the right place. But you should have stuck with these realities. Are you seriously going to give him credit for "not closing schools"? Wow, thanks so much, Tim! Also, class size WAS affected in a negative way, professionals did lose jobs (unless you don't think paraprofessionals are irrelevant), and the promised all-day Kindergarten did not happen. You should have stuck with these truths and tried to take the stance that these are tough times that call for tough measures. I would have still disagreed with some of the approach (as I feel investing in education will increase property values and increase tax revenue) but now I am just an independent who thinks you sound like a snake oil salesman.
I agree with you but want to correct one point. The last budget of Baldwin's administration had a .88% increase. I believe the year before that was less than 2% If the Republican had put up a viable candidate in 2007, they would have defeated Baldwin then (IMO). Mr. Herbst was too busy with bar exams and starting a career at that time.
The problem is, I can't sleep at night knowing my children are having their education system erode and knowing that it means long term damage. Tim platformed on strong education, but hasn't even been able to keep the status quo. That concerns me deeply, and now I don't think education is really a concern of his.
When was this vote?
Do you know how Mrs. Thornton voted for the proposal to change the town pension system? I will give everyone a hint. She voted the same way in both cases.
Your opinion piece on another page kind of excludes you from serious consideration. The words "bottom line" are usually followed with supported facts. You have only stated your opinion - which is fine.