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First Selectman Patricia Llodra and Sen. Tony Hwang Testify at State Capitol

The First Selectman testified on Mar. 1 on behalf of Newtown taxpayers and students.

From Senator Wang: On Mar. 1 testified before the Connecticut General Assembly’s Education Committee in opposition to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s proposed state budget and the unfair burdens it places on municipalities, schools, and property taxpayers. Llodra and Hwang called upon state lawmakers to craft a state budget that is fair and equitable to all cities and towns. The state legislature’s 2017 regular session ends in June. Hwang represents Fairfield, Newtown, Westport, Weston and Easton. He can be reached at 800-842-1421 and at Tony.Hwang@cga.ct.gov . On the web:www.SenatorHwang.com.

Photo Courtesy of The Office of Senator Hwang

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