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Ridgefield First Selectman urges budget veto override

Several members of the Connecticut Council of Small Towns, COST, are speaking out about the budget stalemate. 

 

Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi highlighted a proposal to have municipalities contribute to teacher pensions.  He called it a serious concern especially when it's coupled with towns getting their education aid eliminated.  He added that it will destroy education in the suburban and rural areas.  Marconi called Governor Dannel Malloy a "supposed proponent" of education and called on him to take stock of what's happening.

 

The teacher pension obligation bond specifically states that "municipalities do not provide contributions to the fund" and Marconi says that would be a violation of the bond.  He says municipal contributions would also prompt litigation.

 

Standard and Poors released a report that found Connecticut's ongoing stalemate is causing fiscal pressure on local governments that could lead to downgrades if the impasse persists.  S&P plans to assign a negative outlook on a large group of municipalities.

 

Marconi responded to comments from state officials earlier in the process about municipal leaders whining and complaining about cuts.  He says the executive order will have dire consequences on their financial status.  Marconi called the state a mess and urged lawmakers and Malloy not to pass it down to municipalities.

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Brian Kilmeade

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