Oath of Office
Today I had the honor, along with all of elected officials chosen to serve as our representatives within Hamden Town Government, to take the oath of office and officially become your 6th District Councilman.
I was humbled by the amount of support that you showed me on Election Day and throughout my career in government and as I accepted the responsibilities of the office with pride. I found myself thinking already about what we can accomplish together for our District in the years ahead.
As we’ve discussed during the campaign, I am looking forward to working for and accomplishing goals in the following areas:
- responsible financial management of our Town finances and construction projects
- 6th District commercial district improvements
- the creation of the first State Street Business Association
- the creation of Neighborhood Block Watch Groups where needed
- advocate for increased sidewalk and road improvements throughout our Town
- safety improvements throughout the District, especially regarding traffic calming
- being as accessible to you, my constituents, at public meetings, via e-mail and through this
BLOG and website
I take the oath of office very seriously. I understand what a responsibility it entails and am glad to accept it. I hope that I can work successfully to your expectation as I represent our District on the Legislative Council.
As always, please contact me at councilmancurtleng@sbcglobal.net if you need anything or would like to discuss an issue. I enjoy hearing from you and appreciate the feedback.
All the Best,
Curt Leng
Councilman, 6th District
Sunday, November 27, 2005
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Thanksgiving
Just a quick note to everyone who reads this site. I wish you and your family the best on Thanksgiving Day, a day when we should truly step back and reflect on the things we have to be thankful for. I'm sure that we all have a great number of things to be thankful for on this beautiful day.
I hope that everyone enjoys time with their family and friends over a nicely prepared meal. Take the time to relax. Way too many people, myself included at times, rush through everything so quickly that we hardly have a chance to realize its happening.
Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving to all and I would like to say thank you to all of the wonderful people in the 6th District who put their faith in me this fall. I look forward to working with you.
Best Regards,
Curt
I hope that everyone enjoys time with their family and friends over a nicely prepared meal. Take the time to relax. Way too many people, myself included at times, rush through everything so quickly that we hardly have a chance to realize its happening.
Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving to all and I would like to say thank you to all of the wonderful people in the 6th District who put their faith in me this fall. I look forward to working with you.
Best Regards,
Curt
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Ankles and Economic Development
Well, I reinjured my ankle, the one that I hurt last year attending the opening of the new Nation's Market on State Street near the corner of State and Ride. X-Rays done, MRI to follow. Fun, fun.
This made me think of the Nation's Market and I thought that I would give you an update from what I know about the situation.
Nation's Market was doing very well and just didn't quite have the resources to make it to the point of profit that they needed to be at for a successful business plan. It has been said that the owner was only a month or two away, but it didn't work out.
Luckily, when the Town contracted with the landowner for the major improvements conducted with State Economic Development Grant funds, we included language that requires the owner to give the community a grocery store at this location for at least 5 years or risk having to pay the Town a portion of the funds back.
From what I know, the owner is working with our Economic Development Coordinator, Dale Kroop, in an effort to talk to several potential grocers. I will keep you posted here as soon as I hear of anything definitive.
In other Economic Development News, it was great news to hear that Panera Bread and Strawberries Record Store will be opening in the addition being constructed on the Hamden Plaza. Is the Magic Mile is showing glimmers of its old magic ....
This made me think of the Nation's Market and I thought that I would give you an update from what I know about the situation.
Nation's Market was doing very well and just didn't quite have the resources to make it to the point of profit that they needed to be at for a successful business plan. It has been said that the owner was only a month or two away, but it didn't work out.
Luckily, when the Town contracted with the landowner for the major improvements conducted with State Economic Development Grant funds, we included language that requires the owner to give the community a grocery store at this location for at least 5 years or risk having to pay the Town a portion of the funds back.
From what I know, the owner is working with our Economic Development Coordinator, Dale Kroop, in an effort to talk to several potential grocers. I will keep you posted here as soon as I hear of anything definitive.
In other Economic Development News, it was great news to hear that Panera Bread and Strawberries Record Store will be opening in the addition being constructed on the Hamden Plaza. Is the Magic Mile is showing glimmers of its old magic ....
Thursday, November 10, 2005
A Special Thanks !!
A Special Thanks !!
I write today to say thank you. To all of the 6th District residents who put their trust in me as your District Representative, to the people of Hamden who helped me campaign and raise funds to discuss my message, to my extraordinary campaign team who were not only hard working, but true friends, to the Hamden Democratic Party who supported my candidacy and most of all to my family, who’s support and encouragement has been invaluable over the years.
Now that I have been involved in 7 elections, have worked in Town government and served Hamden for a decade, I have gained key experience and learned important lessons that will help me to work for the improvements that our Town and our District sorely need.I sincerely look forward to working with our new Mayor, Democrat Craig Henrici, an honorable man, who is set to start fixing our Town's financial and management problems. It will be a great change of pace to work in cooperation with an Administration, instead of having to fight, for the changes our Town needs.
As I've told you throughout my campaign - at your doors, at events or on my website - please call or e-mail me with questions, concerns, ideas and/or complaints. I am available to you. I want to hear from you because I will represent your voice on the Hamden Legislative Council.
In an effort to better inform citizens of our Town on Hamden government, I will be writing on a BLOG on my website, http://www.curtleng.com/, throughout the next two years and beyond. This is an attempt to do my part to inform constituents about all of the important issues we face.Again, thank you, sincerely, for all that you have done.
Please keep in touch and let’s continue our discussion on how we can improve Hamden throughout the 2005-2007 municipal term.
Working for a Better Hamden,
Curt Leng
Councilman-At-Large
Councilman-elect, 6th District
I write today to say thank you. To all of the 6th District residents who put their trust in me as your District Representative, to the people of Hamden who helped me campaign and raise funds to discuss my message, to my extraordinary campaign team who were not only hard working, but true friends, to the Hamden Democratic Party who supported my candidacy and most of all to my family, who’s support and encouragement has been invaluable over the years.
Now that I have been involved in 7 elections, have worked in Town government and served Hamden for a decade, I have gained key experience and learned important lessons that will help me to work for the improvements that our Town and our District sorely need.I sincerely look forward to working with our new Mayor, Democrat Craig Henrici, an honorable man, who is set to start fixing our Town's financial and management problems. It will be a great change of pace to work in cooperation with an Administration, instead of having to fight, for the changes our Town needs.
As I've told you throughout my campaign - at your doors, at events or on my website - please call or e-mail me with questions, concerns, ideas and/or complaints. I am available to you. I want to hear from you because I will represent your voice on the Hamden Legislative Council.
In an effort to better inform citizens of our Town on Hamden government, I will be writing on a BLOG on my website, http://www.curtleng.com/, throughout the next two years and beyond. This is an attempt to do my part to inform constituents about all of the important issues we face.Again, thank you, sincerely, for all that you have done.
Please keep in touch and let’s continue our discussion on how we can improve Hamden throughout the 2005-2007 municipal term.
Working for a Better Hamden,
Curt Leng
Councilman-At-Large
Councilman-elect, 6th District
Monday, November 07, 2005
Almost Time
Election Day is tomorrow. I hope that you will be out at the polls voting for the candidates that you believe will do the best for our Town and for our District in the coming two years. It has been my great pleasure to see old friends, make new friends and talk about important issues with you as I canvassed door-to-door throughout our District this year. I was successful in walking 90% of our District, going to almost every door. I plan on visiting a few more tonight and maybe can get that number to 95%. I am proud of my door-to-door work. This is the best way to actually talk to District residents and find out what Town concerns are important to them. I have a pad full of ideas and complaints that I intend to get working on right after the election.
I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow at Ridge Hill School. If we haven't met, please stop and say hi. If you've decided to vote for me this year I would like to extend my sincere thank you. If you are still undecided, I ask that you read my materials and consider me for your Councilman. You won't find a person that is more dedicated to improving this area than me - a public servant who has lived almost my entire life in the 6th and has now invested in buying my first home here with my wife, Stefanie. My experience in Town government can go to work for you .... from the very first day.
Please feel free to contact me, before or after election day. I look forward to continuing our conversation on how to improve our neighborhoods, commercial areas and safety concerns.
Sincerely,
Councilman Curt Leng
I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow at Ridge Hill School. If we haven't met, please stop and say hi. If you've decided to vote for me this year I would like to extend my sincere thank you. If you are still undecided, I ask that you read my materials and consider me for your Councilman. You won't find a person that is more dedicated to improving this area than me - a public servant who has lived almost my entire life in the 6th and has now invested in buying my first home here with my wife, Stefanie. My experience in Town government can go to work for you .... from the very first day.
Please feel free to contact me, before or after election day. I look forward to continuing our conversation on how to improve our neighborhoods, commercial areas and safety concerns.
Sincerely,
Councilman Curt Leng
Friday, November 04, 2005
State Street Business Association
Special thanks to all of the people involved with our creation of a State Street Business Association this week. The Association, which will have leaders from key businesses in the State Street/Welton Street area, was incredibly well received and created a sense of excitement in the business community. Some of the businesses that have expressed interest in being involved included: Circle A Automotive, Facility Support Services, Frank's Autobody, SOZO Cafe, EZ Form Cable Company and more.
I was particularly appreciative of State Representative Peter Villano and State Representative Brendan Sharkey, who both attended the event and pledged support to the Association and State Street area improvements. I discusses setting up a meeting with them and our State Senators for after the election to see what we can accomplish together. It sounds like it will be a tremendous collaboration that will bring some serious progress to our District.
Special thanks also has to go out to my Leng for Hamden Team. The fundraiser was a great success and we enjoyed supporting a local State Street business, SOZO Cafe, as the location of the event. We will likely hold future State Street Business Association Meetings at SOZO.
This is the weekend before the election and I am looking forward to meeting many of you as I finish going door-to-door in our District. I want to again thank everyone for the hospitality, support and kindness that you have shown for me and the work that I am trying to do as I meet you at your doors. You can count on me to continue to fight for our District once the election is over.
If you have any questions, need a ride to the poll, would like a lawn sign or would like to volunteer over the weekend or on election day, please e-mail me at councilmancurtleng@sbcglobal.net . I look forward to hearing from you !
I was particularly appreciative of State Representative Peter Villano and State Representative Brendan Sharkey, who both attended the event and pledged support to the Association and State Street area improvements. I discusses setting up a meeting with them and our State Senators for after the election to see what we can accomplish together. It sounds like it will be a tremendous collaboration that will bring some serious progress to our District.
Special thanks also has to go out to my Leng for Hamden Team. The fundraiser was a great success and we enjoyed supporting a local State Street business, SOZO Cafe, as the location of the event. We will likely hold future State Street Business Association Meetings at SOZO.
This is the weekend before the election and I am looking forward to meeting many of you as I finish going door-to-door in our District. I want to again thank everyone for the hospitality, support and kindness that you have shown for me and the work that I am trying to do as I meet you at your doors. You can count on me to continue to fight for our District once the election is over.
If you have any questions, need a ride to the poll, would like a lawn sign or would like to volunteer over the weekend or on election day, please e-mail me at councilmancurtleng@sbcglobal.net . I look forward to hearing from you !
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