I would like to thank everyone who has been so great about asking for or allowing our campaign to put up Lawn Signs. We have over 70 signs up in the District and more to come next week. This has been a great show of support and I want you to know that I really appreciate it.
On Monday there will be a Regular Council Meeting, one of the last of this term. Nothing very controversial on the agenda, but an important item regarding the funding of the Farmington Canal extension is on the Agenda, having passed unanimously in Committee. I plan to vote in favor of the Ordinance Monday night.
Please feel free to call me at 288-6258 if you'd like to talk about the meeting, the campaign or if you'd like a lawn sign. Look forward to talking to you.
Curt
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Monday, October 17, 2005
Weekend
Thanks for all of the courtesy that you showed me and my team over the weekend as we worked on canvassing the District door-to-door. I also thank all of the residents that have asked for lawn signs ! If anyone else would like one, please call at anytime at 887-4599.
I had an opportunity this weekend to attend Willie Mewborne's fundraiser, the Democratic 5th District candidate, and spend some time with the candidate. I think that Willie has the chance to make a great District Councilman, he had an understanding of the community and was ready to work on some key projects that will help area residents. I look forward to working with him and Gretchen Callahan, endorsed Democrat for the 4th, in a strong 4th, 5th and 6th District representative block working for improvements to the southeast portion of our Town.
Sunday night was the traditional Vera "Cake By The Lake" event. It was a well attended event, as always, and it was a good chance to spend some time with some friends that I haven't talked to in a while. It was one of the first events where I have seen both "sides" of the Primary together again and it went well -- showing that people can move past a hard battle and proceed with friendships or at least professional relationships.
I'm enjoying this use of technology to talk to you. I hope that you are enjoying it as well. Expect a combination of long policy statements and questions from time-to-time, event announcements and some babble of non-political stuff from time to time.
See you soon.
Curt
It was also my last day of sweets, as this Monday is Day One of the South Beach Diet for me .... no carbs, no sugar .... I wonder how crabby I'll be in two weeks.
I had an opportunity this weekend to attend Willie Mewborne's fundraiser, the Democratic 5th District candidate, and spend some time with the candidate. I think that Willie has the chance to make a great District Councilman, he had an understanding of the community and was ready to work on some key projects that will help area residents. I look forward to working with him and Gretchen Callahan, endorsed Democrat for the 4th, in a strong 4th, 5th and 6th District representative block working for improvements to the southeast portion of our Town.
Sunday night was the traditional Vera "Cake By The Lake" event. It was a well attended event, as always, and it was a good chance to spend some time with some friends that I haven't talked to in a while. It was one of the first events where I have seen both "sides" of the Primary together again and it went well -- showing that people can move past a hard battle and proceed with friendships or at least professional relationships.
I'm enjoying this use of technology to talk to you. I hope that you are enjoying it as well. Expect a combination of long policy statements and questions from time-to-time, event announcements and some babble of non-political stuff from time to time.
See you soon.
Curt
It was also my last day of sweets, as this Monday is Day One of the South Beach Diet for me .... no carbs, no sugar .... I wonder how crabby I'll be in two weeks.
Friday, October 14, 2005
Door-to-Door
The rain this week and a busy work schedule has kept me off of the road for a good part of this week, but it was great seeing so many old friends and new supporters in my door-to-door canvassing last weekend. I look forward to seeing all of you as I work EVERY street in the District between now and election day.
I am also very proud to begin a new constituent tool that I will be using. Instead of the more formal Neighborhood Office Hours, I will be hosting "Coffee with Curt" where I will be available to meet constituents who have questions, suggestions, problems or would just like a good cup of coffee. I'm hoping to have these small get-togethers at SOZO Cafe on State Street, a great new coffee and iced tea cafe that opened in the 6th District.
I'm hoping that this will be a good tool to meet and talk to neighbors, not only during the campaign, but throughout my term if you are kind enough to select me as your representative on the Legislative Council again for the 2005-2007 term. Please feel free to e-mail me at councilmancurtleng@sbcglobal.net if you have any questions or ideas about the Town or my campaign. I look forward to talking to you.
Keep an eye here for some upcoming events, such as "Coffee with Curt", which will be posted here !
I am also very proud to begin a new constituent tool that I will be using. Instead of the more formal Neighborhood Office Hours, I will be hosting "Coffee with Curt" where I will be available to meet constituents who have questions, suggestions, problems or would just like a good cup of coffee. I'm hoping to have these small get-togethers at SOZO Cafe on State Street, a great new coffee and iced tea cafe that opened in the 6th District.
I'm hoping that this will be a good tool to meet and talk to neighbors, not only during the campaign, but throughout my term if you are kind enough to select me as your representative on the Legislative Council again for the 2005-2007 term. Please feel free to e-mail me at councilmancurtleng@sbcglobal.net if you have any questions or ideas about the Town or my campaign. I look forward to talking to you.
Keep an eye here for some upcoming events, such as "Coffee with Curt", which will be posted here !
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Finance
The Finance Department took a real hit this week, as Deputy Finance Director Steve Hoff took a 9-week unpaid leave of absence.
This comes after the Finance Director, Don Gray, left abruptly about three weeks ago.
Without a Finance Director, Dep. Finance Director or Budget Coordinator, the Town's Finance Department is in rough shape. The Mayor's temporary plan is to bring back Joe Celotto, a good manager, but a person with no municipal finance experience.
I urge the Mayor to work with the Democratic nominee, Craig Henrici, and the Legislative Council, to come up with a meaningful solution to these issues, before there's any more damage done to the Town's finances.
The condition of the Town's finances are not something that should be used as politics. Let's take off our gloves and cooperate for the good of the Town.
- Curt
This comes after the Finance Director, Don Gray, left abruptly about three weeks ago.
Without a Finance Director, Dep. Finance Director or Budget Coordinator, the Town's Finance Department is in rough shape. The Mayor's temporary plan is to bring back Joe Celotto, a good manager, but a person with no municipal finance experience.
I urge the Mayor to work with the Democratic nominee, Craig Henrici, and the Legislative Council, to come up with a meaningful solution to these issues, before there's any more damage done to the Town's finances.
The condition of the Town's finances are not something that should be used as politics. Let's take off our gloves and cooperate for the good of the Town.
- Curt
Friday, October 07, 2005
Red Sox Nation
A sad day in Red Sox Nation ...
95 wins, but no "back-to-back".
Let's enjoy our last couple of weeks as the reigning World Champions.
There's always next year !
95 wins, but no "back-to-back".
Let's enjoy our last couple of weeks as the reigning World Champions.
There's always next year !
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Good evening friends
Good evening friends,
Our Council Meeting was moved from Monday until Wednesday, October 5th, due to the Jewish Holiday observed today and tomorrow.
On the agenda will be the important Hamden High School air conditioning project. The Council is being asked to increase funding for this item for various reasons, including the delayed construction time and a serious design flaw from the previous construction company. I plan on voting for this item because the Hamden High School classes without air conditioning (only portions of the building) are just not conducive learning environments for the students. I’ve been told that some of the windows in these rooms won’t even open properly for cross ventilation. It’s time for us to bite the bullet and get it installed. It's a worthwhile long-term investment.
If you have any thoughts on this project or any other Council item on tomorrow’s agenda, please feel free to e-mail me at Councilmancurtleng@sbcglobal.net.
Hope to see you at the meeting.
Curt
Our Council Meeting was moved from Monday until Wednesday, October 5th, due to the Jewish Holiday observed today and tomorrow.
On the agenda will be the important Hamden High School air conditioning project. The Council is being asked to increase funding for this item for various reasons, including the delayed construction time and a serious design flaw from the previous construction company. I plan on voting for this item because the Hamden High School classes without air conditioning (only portions of the building) are just not conducive learning environments for the students. I’ve been told that some of the windows in these rooms won’t even open properly for cross ventilation. It’s time for us to bite the bullet and get it installed. It's a worthwhile long-term investment.
If you have any thoughts on this project or any other Council item on tomorrow’s agenda, please feel free to e-mail me at Councilmancurtleng@sbcglobal.net.
Hope to see you at the meeting.
Curt
Thank You for Your Support
I would like to extend a special thank you to everyone who helped make the Ziti Dinner fundraiser such a great success. My team was just top notch, going above the call of duty to make this event work so well. I especially want to thank everyone who attended and everyone who so generously donated to support my candidacy. Your support will not soon be forgotten.
I will be beginning my door-to-door campaigning this week. I look forward to meeting as many people as possible as I knock on every single door in our District.
~ Curt
I will be beginning my door-to-door campaigning this week. I look forward to meeting as many people as possible as I knock on every single door in our District.
~ Curt
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