Letter to the Editor: State Rep. Responds to Editorial on Redistricting

To the  Durham Community:

I’m writing to respond to an editorial written by John Szewczyk about the General Assembly’s redistricting process. I take issue with Mr. Szewczyk’s mischaracterization of my integrity and involvement in redistricting. I was not a member of the bipartisan commission that voted on district lines, and I did not participate in the process. 

Over the past twenty years, the 86^th District has been comprised of all of North Branford, parts of East Haven, Wallingford and Guilford. It always has been a multi-town district with North Branford serving as the base town, and to suggest that I “sliced” and “diced” towns for my benefit is fraudulent.    

The entire Durham delegation, including myself, Senators Meyer and Fasano and Representative Kokoruda already has met with First Selectman Francis for a briefing on issues important to Durham. As always, I will work with this team of dedicated lawmakers to bring a strong collective voice to Hartford for Durham.  

Truly yours,

Vincent J. Candelora

State Representative 86^th District