To the Editor –
The upcoming election on November 5th will decide who will represent New Canaan in Hartford. Unless you want to guarantee a legislative supermajority for State Democrats, I strongly recommend that you cast your vote to re-elect Republican Ryan Fazio in the 36th State Senate District.
Ryan represents Greenwich, north Stamford and most of New Canaan. He has lived in the district for most of his life. Since he was elected in 2022, he has truly represented New Canaan’s interests in Hartford, fighting for the issues we really care about. He has fought to hold down taxes, maintain local control and reduce crime. Most importantly he has led the Senate Republican’s efforts to rein in the skyrocketing electricity rates, something affecting all residents.
His opponent is a Hartford bureaucrat who is leveraging his family ties to the area to justify his run. He is the son of a wealthy developer who has used his Dad’s connections to open doors. He has raised two-thirds of money for his well-funded campaign outside of the state.
Our state has been run continuously by Democrats for 16 years. They have a stranglehold on power in Connecticut and have edged towards supermajority over the past few years. The result of Democratic control has been tragic, a stifling business environment, rising crime, rising cost-of-living and outward migration.
What does a supermajority allow Democrats to do? It allows them to pass whatever they want without the need for any compromise. It allows them to nullify Governor Lamont’s veto power which he has effectively used to kill off the most radical proposals from the Democratic caucus. Is any of that good for New Canaan or Connecticut? No, it is not.
The choice the election is clear – vote for Republican Ryan Fazio, a local guy who knows our community and has a track record of fighting for our interests in Hartford.
Thank you for sharing my thoughts,
Jeremy Thompson
