Fairfield First Selectman Candidate Bill Gerber Issues Statement On UI

Information from the Gerber/Vitale campaign:

FAIRFIELD, CT — Following the First Selectwoman’s last minute plea for an extension to the Siting Council to delay the installation of unsightly monopoles–despite knowing about the proposal for two years and keeping homeowners in the dark–Bill Gerber, Democratic candidate for Fairfield First Selectman, issued the following statement:

"After two years and no action, the Kupchick Administration must finally stand up and dedicate appropriate resources to support residents impacted by United Illuminating's intrusive monopole installation plan. If United Illuminating is successful, it will alter Fairfield's environment and landscape for generations. Impacted residents deserve to know why the Administration kept residents in the dark for two years, missed filing deadlines that could have helped residents fight back, and ultimately hired outside counsel that appears to have improperly followed CT Siting Council's instructions. I join residents in urging the Kupchick Administration to take ownership of the issue, safeguard our town, our environment, our landscape and our residents' properties."

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Gerber Vitale for Fairfield: Fairfield First Selectman candidate Bill Gerber and his running mate, Christine Vitale are the Democratic-endorsed candidates with over 15 years of local experience. Together, Bill and Christine know that good government means leading with honesty, hiring qualified professionals, and engaging the public in decision-making. Through prioritizing economic growth, education, and public safety, they are ready to lead all of Fairfield into a prosperous future.