Category: Politics
Op-Ed: 2016 Legislative Session
Happy New Year from State Representative Dave Yaccarino.
North Haven Democrats Welcome New Members
The North Haven Democratic Town Committee held its bi-annual caucus this week, electing members to the governing body.
State Legislative Leaders to speak at LWV Breakfast in Hamden
The public is invited to share conversation and a light breakfast with Hamden and North Haven State legislators at the LWV annual Breakfast with the Legislators on Jan 23rd from 9-11am at Whitneyville Cultural Commons.
Yaccarino Votes Against Deficit Mitigation Plan
State Representative David Yaccarino and his legislative colleagues in the General Assembly convened for a special session on December 8 called by Gov. Malloy to deal with the $358 million budget shortfall facing the state.
North Haven Residents, Legislators Talk Issues Over Coffee
On December 4th State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) and State Sen. Len Fasano (R-34) met with North Haven residents at their monthly “Coffee with Your Legislators” event at McDonald’s on Washington Avenue.
Senator Fasano Awarded First Ever “Legislator of the Year” Award from the Connecticut Retail Merchants Association
Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano (R-North Haven) received the first ever “Legislator of the Year Award” from the Connecticut Retail Merchants Association (CRMA).
Rep. Yaccarino Attends CT Veterans Hall of Fame Ceremony
During a ceremony at the State Legislative Office Building Monday afternoon, North Haven resident Daniel Riccio joined ten other state residents and was inducted into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame.
Looney, Fasano, Yaccarino Applaud Vanacore Field Grant
Senate President Martin M. Looney, Representative Dave Yaccarino, Carolyn Vanacore, and Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano met at North Haven’s Vanacore Field to celebrate the newly awarded Small Town Economic Assistance Program grant.
Sen. Fasano, Senate Republicans Vow to Pursue an Enforceable State Spending Cap During Next Legislative Session
Following an opinion released today by the Attorney General regarding the constitutional state spending cap, CT Senate Republican lawmakers commit to pursuing an enforceable cap during the 2016 legislative session.
Sen. Fasano & Fellow Republicans Share Short-Term and Long-Term Proposals to Address State Budget Shortfalls
Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano (R-North Haven) and House Republican Leader Themis Klarides (R-Derby) released their proposals to close the state’s current budget deficit and make long-term structural changes to help the state avoid future shortfalls.
Rep. Yaccarino Meets with North Haven Residents during Monthly Coffee Hours
North Haven residents discussed various state policies, the issues that may shape the 2016 legislative session, and how these measures will affect area businesses and residents, as well as any other issues that are of concern.
Vote 2015: North Haven Results
Winners from yesterday’s election, which saw a 37% voter turnout. Mike Freda (R) wins a 4th term as North Haven 1st Selectman, defeating Democratic challenger John Bimonite 4,544 to 1,030. First Selectman: Mike Freda 2nd Selectman: Tim Doheny …