By Scott Frantz
I am incredibly proud to serve as Campaign Chairman for Senator Ryan Fazio – here’s why:
Ryan has maintained a disciplined, positive tone in his campaign and stays focused on the issues that matter to all Connecticut residents. His optimism, steadfast principles, and focus on bipartisan solutions are refreshing qualities in these contentious times.
Ryan has also safeguarded our fiscal stability by fighting to keep Connecticut’s fiscal guardrails intact, something critical to the future of our state. In a time when excessive spending once again threatens to weaken our state’s future, Ryan’s commitment to responsible governance and budgetary discipline ensures that Connecticut remains on sound financial footing and prevents us from heading right back to the fiscal cliff we faced before for decades.
Ryan has done what few legislators can accomplish in Hartford. In just two years, he’s successfully written, championed, and passed six impactful, bipartisan laws that make Connecticut a better, more affordable place to live. Passing meaningful legislation is never easy, but passing great legislation that has real, bipartisan support? That is almost impossible in today’s political climate. Ryan has been a star and has many allies across the aisle in the process.
His landmark Senate Bill 7 (2023), has brought much-needed transparency and accountability to Connecticut’s utility companies to keep your electricity bills as low as possible. Another major win is Ryan’s House Bill 6768, which expanded access to birth control by allowing pharmacists to prescribe contraceptives. This commonsense reform empowers women across Connecticut, helping reduce barriers to essential healthcare. It passed with overwhelming support from both Democrats and Republicans. Ryan’s commitment to preserving local control is where he truly shines. With SB 333, he championed a return of zoning authority to our communities, protecting towns from overreach by Hartford and large developers who have little regard for the character and vision of our local communities. Ryan understands that local governance is best handled by those who live and work within the community, not by far-off decision-makers. This legislation defends the autonomy of our municipalities to shape their futures, a value that Ryan and I know you hold dear.
Let’s remember the battles he’s fought and won in preventing harmful legislation. When HB 5390 threatened to allow dense, transit-oriented development near rail stations without local input, Ryan led the charge to block it, recognizing that this type of development could have reshaped our towns for the worse. And in a bold move for municipal autonomy, he successfully repealed a provision tucked into an omnibus bill that restricted towns from making critical land-use and zoning changes to their own charters.
Ryan Fazio’s record is proof of his tireless commitment to Connecticut. He doesn’t just pass laws; he defends the values and priorities of the communities he represents. His efforts to bring people together, to protect local governance, and to uphold fiscal discipline speak volumes about his character and dedication. Connecticut needs leaders like Ryan—disciplined, dedicated, and focused on positive change.
It’s a true honor to support him in this campaign. Let’s keep Ryan Fazio fighting for our communities and for the future of Connecticut.
Scott Frantz is a former State Senator for New Canaan, Greenwich, Stamford.
