Busy Week Ahead – 2/22/2009

Posted by Bob on February 22, 2009 under Daily Blogs, Events | 2 Comments to Read

Monday marks the two week countdown to the primary on March 9, 2009, and also the beginning of a busy week.  In addition to preparing for primary day, there will be two debates this week, beginning on Monday, February 23, 2009, at the Historical Society Museum on Water Street.  Democratic mayoral candidates will debate from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM, with the Republicans to follow from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM.  The debate is jointly sponsored by the Waterbury Republican-American and the Citizen’s News.

Later this week, there will be a debate on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at City Hill Middle School.  The debate is being coordinated to benefit the parent school groups of City Hill and Hillside Middle School.  It will begin at 7:00 PM, and be moderated by Board of Education Member David Heller, Esq.  Some of the questions will be drafted by students.  More details regarding the format will follow. 

During these critical times, it is important that voters know where candidates stand on the issues.  This coming week will provide this opportunity.  Thanks to all who are responsible for organizing the upcoming debates. 

  • Anthony said,

    What would be your first priority as mayor.?
    ohhh and 49ers are in and patriots are out.

  • Bob said,

    Hi Anthony. My first priority as mayor would be to address the stagnant state of our local government. Naugatuck is a 103 million dollar-plus corporation that operates the same way, year after year, yielding the same lack of results. The time is long overdue that Naugatuck government adopt modern business principles to reform our bloated government.

    Six years ago when I ran for mayor, I honestly informed voters that if fundamental changes were not made to our government, Naugatuck would continue to endure financial distress. Six years and six tax increases later, Naugatuck is not only in worse economic shape, but is further burdened by the national recession.

    It may be comforting to think that the state or local government will come to bail-out the Borough, but this is wishful thinking. Naugatuck needs to make real change happen on the local level, and it starts with reforming our government.

    Thanks for your interest in our campaign. Good luck to your 49ers, but I’m sticking with the Pats.

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