Easton, Newtown Senator Nominated for Re-Election

From Tony Hwang:

EASTON, CT – State Senator Tony Hwang was nominated for the 28th Senate District, which is comprised of Fairfield, Easton, Newtown/Sandy Hook and parts of Weston and Westport, by Former State Senator John McKinney and First Selectwoman of Newtown Patricia Llodra. The nominating convention was held at Samuel Staple Elementary School where State Senator Hwang accepted the nomination with his family at his side.

McKinney offered, “Two years ago, I nominated Tony to be my state senator as I knew he was going to do a great job. I am nominating Tony again because he has done exactly that, a great job. He has demonstrated how hard he works, how smart he is, how inclusive he is and how unafraid he is to stand up on issues important to our community. We need that kind of leadership in Hartford and Tony has earned our support.”

First Selectwoman Llodra seconded the nomination, “Frankly, I consider it a privilege to speak for Tony as a dedicated and very effective public servant. Fiscal responsibility, moderate social views and an enduring passion for community is what make him an effective advocate. Finally, Tony is a winner and we win with him.”

Upon accepting the nomination, Senator Hwang said, “It’s an honor and a privilege and I’m extremely grateful for the people within the 28th district that support me as a neighbor and an elected official. My critical mission is to ‘commit to the community’ in everything I do and practice representative government with a common sense approach.”

With regard to a common sense approach government, Hwang said, “The first thing you want to recognize is that state government must reflect the needs and wants of the people they represent. However, state government has moved away from that. We have to create jobs, enable business growth, and take the tax burden away from citizens by reducing governmental spending. As we reduce spending, we also have a responsibility to ensure that we protect the most vulnerable and work to enable them to succeed. We also need to maintain the balance between economics and our environment. We need to operate under the principles of ‘Predictability, Sustainability and Transparency’.”

Hwang continued, “I am willing to make the hard decisions for the long term financial health of our state. We need to practice fiscal accountability along with social responsibility.”

State Senator Tony Hwang Nomination Acceptance Speech

Newtown 1st Selectman Patricia Llodra Nomination Speech

Former State Senator John McKinney Nomination Speech

TONY HWANG FOR SENATE EVENT ALERT:

All are welcome to interact with State Senator Tony Hwang, it is an opportunity to share your thoughts and concerns with your state representative. An event to learn, listen and lead in our community.

Newtown Community Outreach Rally

Saturday, May 21st, 2016

11 am to 1pm

Edmond Town Hall Alexandria Room

45 Main Street

Newtown, Connecticut

Fairfield Community Outreach Rally

Sunday, May 22nd, 2016

1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

American Legion Alfred Smith Post #74

197 Reef Road

Fairfield, Connecticut