THEY REPRESENT US
2019
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“THEY REPRESENT US 2019” is provided as a public service by the League of Women Voters of Stamford. The League of Women Voters of Stamford, P.O . B o x 8128, Stamford, CT 06905. This publication is available online at www.lwvstamford.org
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF STAMFORD The League of Women Voters (LWV) is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Membership in the League is open to men and women of all ages. The LWV is one of America's most trusted organizations with 100 years of experience, 26 local Leagues throughout Connecticut, and 850 local and state affiliates nationwide. The Stamford LWV was established in June 1921. The original grassroots citizen network, local Leagues are directed by the consensus of its members. The LWV neither supports nor opposes candidates for office at any level of government, instead it works to influence policy through advocacy, remaining true to its basic purpose: to make democracy work for all citizens.
• Find more information about us at www.lwvstamford.org • Facebook: lwvstamford Twitter and Instagram: @lwvstamford • Find Voter Guides and election info at www.stamfordelections.com. • Register online to vote: https://voterregistration.ct.gov/OLVR/welcome.do 2020 STAMFORD ELECTIONS Primary: August 11, 2020 General Election: November 3, 2020 Municipal Elective Positions on Ballot: 4 Board of Education seats - 2 Board of Finance seats – 2 Registrar of Voters CT State Positions – All House of Representatives and Senators Federal – President and 1 House of Representative VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES Contact 203 977 5280 or [email protected] Online Voter Registration see website listed above or contact Stamford Registrar of Voters- Call 203 977 4011 or 203 977 4012. Absentee Ballots: Call the Town Clerk 203 977 5280 or email [email protected] PRIMARY: August 11, 2020 Due to COVID-19 the Governor’s Executive order changes the availability of Absentee Ballots – requests for applications have been mailed out by the CT Secretary of State – contact the Town Clerk’s office for an application. Registration Deadline: 5th day before the primary if registering online or by mail. By 12 p.m. on the last business day before the primary if registering in person.
GENERAL ELECTION: November 3, 2020 Due to COVID-19 there maybe pending legislation for changes in the Absentee Ballot application process which will be determined by a Special Legislative Session. Registration Deadline: 14th day before the election if registering online or by mail or if registering in person,by the 7th day before the election. Please note: If a Voter is registered with a party and, they want to change parties, they must do so 3 months prior to an election. If they are unaffiliated they can change to a party affiliation 7 days in person at registrar's office. Connecticut now offers Election Day Registration. If you miss the registration deadline, you can register and vote in person on Election Day at the Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT.
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INDEX CITY GOVERNMENT
Elective Positions Office of the Mayor 2 Town and City Clerk 3 City Constables 3 Stamford Probate District Court 3 Registrar of Voters 3
Elective Boards Board of Representatives 4 - 7 Board of Finance 8 Board of Education 9
Appointive Boards & Commissions 10
OTHER CITY CIVIC ENGAGEMENT 11 City Political Party Committees Neighborhood Associations
Stamford City Charter https://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=13324 Stamford Master Plan http://www.stamfordct.gov/planning-board-0
STATE GOVERNMENT
State Constitutional Officers Governor 12 Lieutenant Governor 12 Secretary of State 12 Attorney General 12 Treasurer 12
State Senators Senate Districts: 27, 36 13
State House of Representatives House Districts: 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149 14-15
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT U.S. Senators 16
U.S, House of Representatives 17
CITY OF STAMFORD Stamford Government Center 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06901 Ph: (203) 977-4140 Web: www.stamfordct.gov Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm, Lobby opens at 7:30am
TERMS OF OFFICE OF ELECTIVE OFFICERS Source: City Charter, Sec C1-70-3 The terms of office of elective officers hereunder shall commence on the first day of December succeeding the election.
Office Term Paid Mayor 4 years Paid Town Clerk 4 years Paid City Constables 4 years Paid * Registrar of Voters 4 years Paid Probate District Judge 4 years Paid Board of Representatives 4 years Unpaid Board of Finance 4 years Unpaid Board of Education 3 years Unpaid
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Elected November 2017, Sworn in December 1, 2017 Next election: November 2021 Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30pm The Honorable David R. Martin, Mayor (D) Ph: (203) 977-4150 Email: [email protected] Valerie Pankosky, Sr Executive Assistant Ph: (203) 977-5088 Email: [email protected] Fax: (203) 977-5845 Michael Pollard, Chief of Staff Ph: (203) 977-4154 Email: [email protected]
*Constables are paid by the individuals and firms that use their services
Page 3 TOWN CLERK Town Clerk serves as Stamford’s Lyda Ruijter (D) Keeper of the Records for all Elected November 2017 documents that pertain to the City Next election: November 2021 and its residents. This includes, but Ph: (203) 977-4054 is not limited to, Land Records Email: [email protected] (records relating to any kind of land Hours: 8am-3:45pm transaction such as deeds) and City Maps, Birth Certificates, Marriage Licenses, Death certificates, Dog licenses, Trade Name Registrations. CONSTABLES Constables serve legal summonses, Elected November 2017 subpoenas, divorce papers, eviction Next election: November 2021 and restraining orders. They also Bill Kemp (R) apprehend parents who are not Joseph Tarzia (R) paying child support. The fees are Ralph F. Loglisci (R) paid by the individuals and firms that John Carlo Gallup (D) use their services. Philip J. Giordano (D) Gloria DePina (D) Ralph Serafino (D)
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS The Registrars of Voters maintain an Elected November 2016 independent office under the City of Next election: November 2020 Stamford's government. The purpose of the Office is to assist Ron Malloy, Democratic Registrar qualified residents to register to vote Ph: (203) 977-4009 for Stamford elections and also Email: [email protected] provides information. Lucy F. Corelli, Republican Registrar While elections and registration for Ph: (203) 977-4010 elections are handled locally, the Email: [email protected] Office operates under laws of all Lynne Fife, Deputy Registrar (D) levels of government. Ph: (203) 977-4011 Email: [email protected] To request an Absentee Ballot call Terry Bivona, Deputy Registrar (R) to Town Clerk 203 977 5280 Ph: (203) 977-4012 Email: [email protected] PROBATE DISTRICT JUDGE Elected November 2018 Next election: November 2022
Hon. Gerald Fox III (D) Ph: (203) 323-2149 FAX: 203 964 1830 Hours: M-F 8:30am-4:30pm Chief Clerk: Matthew D Haine
(D) Democrat (R) Republican (U) Unaffiliated CITY GOVERNMENT BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES The Board of Representatives consists of 40 unpaid elected volunteers. Each of the 20 municipal districts elects two representatives every four years, concurrent with the Mayor's term. This board meets at the Government Center on the 1st Monday of each month. The meetings are open to the public and include a brief period of time for public comment on any issue on the meeting agenda. Find your district here: http://www.boardofreps.org/find-your-city-representative.aspx Next election: November 2021 Mailing Address: Ph: (203) 977-4024 Stamford Government Ctr Fax: (203) 977-5503 888 Washington Blvd, 4th Flr Email: [email protected] Stamford, CT 06901 Web: www.boardofreps.org Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm Contact: Valerie Rosenson, Legislative Officer (203) 977-5032 President & Deputy Mayor: Matthew Quinones 30th Board of Representatives - Elected 2017 Next Election 2021
DISTRICT 1 Bradley Michelson (R-1) David Watkins (R-1) Ph: (203) 388 8886 Ph: (917) 626-3620 [email protected] [email protected]
DISTRICT 2 Ines Saftic (D-2) Virgil de la Cruz (D-2) Ph: (203) 357-5446 Ph: (203) 977-8627 [email protected] [email protected]
DISTRICT 3 Terry B. Adams (D-3) Elise Coleman (D-3) Ph: (203) 325-3786 Ph: (203) 978-0894 [email protected] [email protected]
DISTRICT 4 Megan Cottrel (D-4) Robert Roqueta (D-4) Ph: (475) 489-5435 Ph: (203) 424-7205 [email protected] [email protected]
DISTRICT 5 Gloria G. DePina (D-5) Lila Wallace (D-5) Ph: (203) 358-8119 Ph: (203) 324-2425 [email protected] [email protected]
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DISTRICT 6 Denis W. Patterson (D-6) Annie M. Summerville (D-6) Ph: (203) 253-7370 Ph: (203) 327-7790 [email protected] [email protected]
DISTRICT 7 Monica DiCostanzo (D-7 ) Lindsey M. Miller (D-7) Ph: (203) 517-8985 Ph: (203) 424-7797 [email protected] [email protected]
DISTRICT 8 Anabel D Figueroa (D-8) Nina Sherwood (D-8) Ph: (203) 569-6203 Ph: (203) 564-9850 [email protected] [email protected]
DISTRICT 9 Jeffrey Stella (D-9) Rodney Pratt (D-9) Ph: (203) 978-3032 Ph: (203) 667-7581 [email protected] [email protected]
DISTRICT 10 Philip J. Giordano (D-10) Mavina V. Moore (D-10) Ph: (203) 348-7074 Ph: (203) 862-9823 [email protected] [email protected]
DISTRICT 11 Alice R. Liebson (D-11) John R. Zelinsky (D-11) Ph: (203) 609-1086 Ph: (203) 348-3870 [email protected] [email protected]
DISTRICT 12 Jonathan Jacobson (D-12) Selina Policar (D-12)** Ph: (203) 561-6873 Ph: (203) 350- 3428 [email protected] [email protected]
DISTRICT 13 Anzelmo Graziosi (R-13) Eric Morson (D-13) Ph: (203) 559-5066 Ph: (203) 703-9550 [email protected] [email protected]
** Appointed to fill vacancy – Next election November 2021 CITY GOVERNMENT BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES (continued)
DISTRICT 14 Jeff Curtis (D-14) Diane Lutz (D-14) Ph: (203) 968-1234 Ph: (203) 614-9296 [email protected] [email protected]
DISTRICT 15 Benjamin Lee (D-15) Tom Pendell (D-15) Ph: (203) 614-6355 Ph: (203) 614-9552 [email protected] [email protected]
DISTRICT 16 Gary G. Palomba (R-16) Matthew Quinones (D-16) Ph: 203 962-1639 President and Deputy Mayor [email protected] Ph: (203) 667-6295 [email protected]
DISTRICT 17 Marc Aquila (D-17) Mary Lisa Fedeli (R-17) Ph: (203) 569-7037 Ph: (203) 353-0405 [email protected] [email protected]
DISTRICT 18 Charles Florio (R-18) J.R. McMullen (R-18) Ph: (203) 912-9646 Ph: (203) 979-8360 [email protected] [email protected]
DISTRICT 19 Bob Lion (D-19) Raven Matherne (D-19) Ph: (203) 340-1224 Ph: (203) 614-1742 [email protected] [email protected]
DISTRICT 20 Dennis Mahoney (R-20) Susan Nabel (D-20) Clerk of the Board Ph: (203) 595-0153 Ph: (203) 322-4217 [email protected] [email protected]
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Board of Representatives Steering Committee Leaders
Matthew Quinones (D-16) ...... President & Deputy Mayor Susan Nabel (D-20) ...... Clerk of the Board Rodney Pratt (D-9) ...... Majority Leader Mary Fedeli (R-17) ...... Minority Leader Gloria DePina (D-5) ...... Deputy Majority Leader Virgil de la Cruz (D-2) ...... Deputy Majority Leader Bradley Michelson (R-1) ...... Deputy Minority Leader
Board of Representatives Committee Chairs*
Appointments ...... Annie Summerville (D-6) Education ...... Diane Lutz (D-14) Fiscal ...... Monica DiCostanzo (D-7) Housing/Community Dev/Social Svcs…….Gloria DePina l (D-5) Land Use/Urban Redevelopment ...... Virgil de la Cruz (D-2)) Charles Pia, Jr. (R-18) Legislative and Rules ...... Benjamin Lee (D-8) Operations ...... Jonathan Jacobson (D-12) Parks & Recreation ...... Dennis Mahoney (R-20) Personnel ...... Mary Lisa Fedeli (R-17) Anabel Figueroa (D-8) Public Safety and Health ...... Jeffrey Stella (D-9) State and Commerce ...... Lindsey Miller (D-7) Transportation ...... David Watkins (R-1) Special Committees of the 30th Board of Representatives Communications ...... Bob Lion (D-19)
*Full committee memberships are available at: www.boardofreps.org/boards- committees.aspx CITY GOVERNMENT BOARD OF FINANCE
The Board is composed of six members with 4 year terms. Board members are elected for staggered terms; one half of the membership is elected at each biennial municipal election. Next election: November 2021 The Board holds meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 7pm unless changed by resolution. Additionally, the mayor or any two members may call a special meeting to handle urgent business in-between regular meetings. Meetings are held on the 4th floor of the Government Center. They are open to the public and include a brief period of time for public comment on any issue on the meeting agenda. Address Mailing Address: Stamford Government Center Board of Finance 888 Washington Blvd, 4th Fl PO Box 10152 Stamford, CT 06901 Stamford, CT 06904-2152 Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm
Ph: (203) 977-4699 Fax: (203) 977-5030 Web: www.stamfordct.gov/board-of-finance Contact: Lorraine Gilden, Clerk/Staff Analyst Email: [email protected]
ELECTED 2017 ELECTED 2019 Richard Freedman (D) Mary Lou T. Rinaldi (D) Chairman Vice Chairman [email protected] [email protected]
Salvatore Gabriele (R) Geoff Alswanger (D) Member Member [email protected] [email protected]
Kiernan Ryan (R) David Mannis (D)** Member Member [email protected] [email protected] **Appointed - Election November 2020
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The Board is composed of nine members with 3 year terms. Next election will be November 2020. The Board holds meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 7pm on the 5th floor of the Government Center. They are open to the public and include a brief period of time for public comment on issues pertinent to the Stamford Board of Education. Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Tamu Lucero [email protected] Address: Ph: (203) 977-4105 Stamford Government Center Fax: (203) 977-4314 888 Washington Blvd, 5th Fl Contact: Cynthia Winterle Executive Secretary Stamford, CT 06901 Ph: (203) 977-4699 Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm Email: [email protected] Web: www.stamfordpublicschools.org/district/board-of-education ELECTED 2018 ELECTED 2017 Mike Altamura (R) Secretary Andy George (D) Ph: (203) 962-2871 President [email protected] Ph: (203) 322-3511 [email protected] Becky Hamman (R) ** Ph 203 595 9383 Jackie Heftman (D) [email protected] Ph: (203) 329-8108 [email protected] Jackie Pioli (D) Ph:203 570 0675 Fritz Chery (D) ** [email protected] Ph: (914) 979-2260 [email protected] ELECTED 2019 Jennienne Burke (D) Vice President Ph: (203) 595-8340 NON-VOTING MEMBER [email protected] Mayor David R.Martin (D) Ph: (203) 977-4150 Daniel Dauplaise (D) [email protected] Ph: (203) 249-2068 [email protected] ** Appointed for 1 year term- Nicola Tarzia (R) Election November 2020 Assistant Secretary Ph: (202) 962-5600 [email protected]
CITY GOVERNMENT
APPOINTIVE BOARDS & COMMISSIONS For a complete list, see www.stamfordct.gov/boards or call (203) 977-4024
Anti-Blight…………………………………………………………………..(203) 977-5269 Board of Assessment Appeals………………………………………….(203) 977-4874 Board of Ethics…………………………………………………………….(203) 977-4172 Camera Review Committee Commission on Aging Economic Development Commission…………………………………(203) 977-5168 Energy Improvement District Board Enterprise Zone Board Environmental Protection Board……………………………………….(203) 977-4028 Fire Commission Harbor Point Infrastructure Improvement District…………………..(203) 644-1585 Health Commission DHSS (Department of Health & Social Services) Historic Preservation Advisory Commission Investment Advisory Committee Long Ridge Fire Service Task Force Mayor's Multicultural Council Mold Task Force Municipal Building Board of Appeals Old Long Ridge Historic District Old Town Hall Redevelopment Agency OPEB (Other Post Employment Benefits) Board of Trustees Parks and Recreation Commission Patriotic & Special Events Personnel Commission Planning Board……………………………………………………………(203) 977-4076 Police Commission……………………………………………………….(203) 977-4681 Police Pension Board Project Building Committee School Building Committee Scofieldtown Area Remediation Task Force Shellfish Commission Social Services Commission School Readiness Council Stamford Elderly Housing Corporation Stamford Transit District SWRPA (South Western Regional Planning Agency)………………….(203) 316-5190 Tax Abatement Committee Tax Assessment Board of Appeals…………………………………….(203) 977-5888 Traffic Advisory Committee Traffic Hearing Officer Urban Redevelopment Commission…………………………………. (203) 327-9180 Water Pollution Control Authority……………………………………. (203) 977-4590 Zoning Board…………………………………………………………… (203) 977-4711 Zoning Board of Appeals……………………………………………… (203) 977-5704
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REGISTERED VOTERS in Stamford as of 11/5/18:
Stamford Population 131,593 Total Registered Voters 73,061 Democrats 30,112 Unaffiliated 26,940 GOP 14,382 Independent, Libertarian and Green Parties 1,627 (combined total)
CITY POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEES Two representatives from each of the 20 municipal districts are elected to form each party committee.
Stamford Democratic City Committee Chair: Josh Fedeli www.stamforddems.com Facebook and Twitter: @StamfordDemocrats
Stamford Republican Town Committee Chair: Fritz Blau https://www.stamfordrepublicans.com/our-party [email protected] Facebook: http://facebook.com/StamfordRepublicans
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS While Stamford's Neighborhood Associations are not a part of Stamford's city government, they provide opportunity for local civic engagement.
Cove Neighborhood Association www.cnastamford.com Glenbrook Association www.glenbrookassn.com East Side Partnership www.eastsidepartnership.org Hubbard Heights Association North Stamford Association www.northstamfordassoc.org Scofieldtown Neighborhood Association Shippan Association www.shippan.com Springdale Association www.springdaleassn.com Waterside Coalition www.watersidecoalition.org STATE GOVERNMENT STATE OF CONNECTICUT State Capitol, 210 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106 4 Year Terms GOVERNOR Ned Lamont (D) Ph: (860) 566-4840 Toll Free: (800) 406-1527 Fax: (860) 524-7396 Facebook: @GovNedLamont Twitter: @GovNedLamont Website: Website: Portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor Email: Go to website and complete form
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Susan Bysiewicz (D) Ph: (860) 524-7384 Toll Free: (866) 712-6998 Website: Portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Lt.Governor Email: [email protected] Facebook and Twitter: @LGSusanB
SECRETARY OF STATE Denise Merrill (D) Ph: (860) 509-6200 Fax: (860) 509-6209 Web: http://www.sots.ct.gov/sots/site/default.asp Email: [email protected] Facebook and Twitter: @SOTSMerrill
ATTORNEY GENERAL William Tong (D) 55 Elm St., Hartford, CT 06106 Ph: (860) 808-5318 Fax: (860) 808-5387 Facebook: @CTAttorneyGeneral Twitter: @AGWilliamTong Web: http://www. portal.ct.gov/AG/Contact-Us Email: Go to website and complete form
TREASURER Shawn T. Wooden (D) 55 Elm St., Hartford, CT 06106 Ph: (860) 702-3000 Toll Free: (800) 618-3404 Facebook and Twitter: @treasurerwooden Web: http://www.ott.ct.gov Email: [email protected]
COMPTROLLER Kevin Lembo 55 Elm St., Hartford, CT 06106 Ph: (860) 702-3300 Email:[email protected] Facebook:@ComptrollerKevinLembo Twitter: @comptrollerLembo
Page 13 CONNECTICUT STATE SENATE 2 Year Terms – Next Election November 2020 Address: Legislative Office Building 300 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106
27TH SENATE DISTRICT Senator Carlo Leone (D) Deputy President Pro Tem Web: www.senatedems.ct.gov/leone.php Email: Go to website and submit form Ph: (860) 240-8600 Toll Free: (800) 842-1420 Fax: (860) 240-0208 Legislative Aide: Michael Bloom (860) 240-0589 Facebook: @carlo.leone980 Twitter: @SenCarloLeone
36TH SENATE DISTRICT Senator Alexandra Kasser (D) Email: www.senatedems.ct.gov/kasser Ph: (860) 240-0422 Toll Free: (800) 842-1421 Fax: (860) 240-8306 Legislative Aide: Eliza Fink (860) 240 0393 Facebook and Twitter: @Alex4CT
To find your legislators go to: https://www.cga.ct.gov/
STATE GOVERNMENT CONNECTICUT STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2 Year Terms – Next Election November 2020 Address: Legislative Office Building, Hartford, CT 06106 Ph: (860) 240-8585 FAX: 860 240 0206 Ph: (800) 842-8267 Democrats Ph: (800) 842-1423 Republicans
144th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT Representative Caroline Simmons (D) Email: [email protected] Web: www.housedems.ct.gov/simmons Facebook: @repcarolinesimmons Twitter:@CSimmonsCT
145th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT Representative Patricia Billie Miller (D) Email: [email protected] Web: www.housedems.ct.gov/miller Facebook: @repPBMiller
146th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT Representative David Michel (D) Email: [email protected] Web: www.housedems.ct.gov/michel Facebook: @repdavidmichel Twitter: @DavidMichel007
147th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT Representative Matthew Blumenthal (D) Email: [email protected] Web: www.housedems.ct.gov/blumenthal Facebook: @MattBlumenthalCT Twitter: @MBlumenthalCT
148th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT Representative Daniel J. Fox (D) Email: [email protected] Web: www.housedems.ct.gov/foxd Facebook: @CTHouseDemocrats
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149th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT Representative Livvy Floren (R) Email: [email protected] Web: www.repfloren.com Ph: (860) 240-8700 Toll Free (800) 842-1423 Fax: (860) 240-0207 Legislative Aide: Dorothy Getsie (860) 240-8700 Facebook: @RepFloren
To find your legislators go to: https://www.cga.ct.gov/ FEDERAL GOVERNMENT U.S. SENATE Representing the State of Connecticut 6 Year Terms
Senator Richard Blumenthal (D) Next Election – November 2022 Hartford Office: 90 State House Square, 10th Floor Hartford, Connecticut 06103 Ph: (860) 258-6940 Fax (860) 258-6958 Bridgeport Office: 915 Lafayette Blvd, Room 230 Bridgeport, CT 06604 Ph: (203) 330-0598 Fax (203) 330-0608 Washington Office: 724 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Ph: (202) 224-2823 Fax (202) 224-9673
Web: http://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/ Email: Go to website and complete form Facebook and Twitter: @SenBlumenthal
Senator Christopher Murphy (D) Next Election – November 2024 Hartford Office: One Constitution Plaza, 7th Fl. Hartford, Connecticut 06103 Ph: (860) 549-8463 Fax : (860) 524-5091 Mobile Office: Visits Locations Across the State of Connecticut Washington, DC Office: 303 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 Ph: (202) 224-4041 Fax: (202) 224-9750
Web: http://www.murphy.senate.gov/contact Email: Go to website and complete form Facebook and Twitter: @ChrisMurphyCT
Page 17 U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2 Year Terms – Next Election November 2020 Congressional District 4 (Representing the City of Stamford)
Representative Jim A. Himes (D) Office Hours All Location: M-F, 9am to 5pm Stamford Office Stamford Government Center 888 Washington Boulevard, 10th Floor Stamford, CT 06901 Ph: (203) 353-9400 Fax (203) 333 6655
Bridgeport Office: 211 State Street, 2nd Floor Bridgeport, CT 06604 Ph: (866) 453 0028 Fax (203) 333 6655
Washington, DC Office 1227 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Ph: (202) 225-5541 Fax: (202) 225-9629 Web: http://himes.house.gov/ Email: Go to website and complete form 2020 Census The United States Constitution Article 1, Section 2.. "Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States ... according to their respective Numbers ... The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years.” This is then combined with the 14th Amendment, Section 2:"Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of persons in each State…” The U.S. Constitution mandates a count of persons every 10 years. The State of Connecticut and local governments receive funding from the Federal government based on the results of this Census. For every undercounted individual the State of Connecticut could loose $2,930 which would impact the $10 Billion in Federal funding the state receives annually. The Census also determines the number of districts and representatives Connecticut has in the House of Representatives. All residents should complete the Census even if they are not citizens. The Census began in mid- March 2020 and due to COVID-19 ends Ocotber 31, 2020. To complete your response go to: 2020Census.gov THEY REPRESENT US 2019
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THEY REPRESENT US 2019 is provided as a public service by the League of Women Voters of Stamford. League of Women Voters of Stamford, P.O. Box 8128, Stamford, CT 06905 . This publication is available online at www.lwvstamford.org