State Sen. Heather Somers, R-Groton, on Tuesday secured a fourth term representing the 18th Senate District, fending off a challenge from Stonington Board of Education Chairman Farouk Rajab, a Democr.
On Nov. 8, I will be supporting Sen. Heather Somers (18th Griswold, Groton, Sterling, Voluntown, Stonington, North Stonington, Plainfield, and Preston). As our district continues to grow, we need a ch.
Published July 05. 2021 12:01AM
In a culture where deceit is the coin of the realm, Groton town government can hardly be accused of being above board, upfront and honest with the public. The Mystic River Bluffs abomination exemplifies Groton government on high octane.
Now that the zoning commission seems to have rejected the town’s dream of a floating zone, Planning and Development Director John Reiner says the “ball is in Respler’s court.” Wrong! Respler and his proposal have been found wanting. Zoning commissioners have effectively nullified the plan. The state has terminated Respler’s Oral School lease. It is time to close the court, retrieve the ball, and open a new round of proposals, this time ensuring full public participation and transparency.
Published February 02. 2021 5:38PM
In her op-ed, Democrats proposed pandemic tax hikes show what s wrong with Connecticut, (Jan. 29), Senator Somers contests that the proposed property tax surcharge falls on 75% of homeowners. The proposed tax is on property that is valued at over $430,000. The median value for owner-occupied homes according to the U.S. Census is $275,400, clearly indicating that the tax applies to far less than 75% of homeowners. She also contends that the proposed additional 1% capital gains tax applies to everyone no matter what your economic station. However, the proposal only levies that surcharge on persons with more than $500,000 in annual income. State median income according to the U.S. Dept HHS is $62,741. This additional tax would not hit everyone no matter what their economic station. And it does not apply to 401(k) retirement income. Two blatant lies meant to scare the citizens of Connecticut.