No money for the less fortunate, isn't that the way it always is?
.... We posted on the issue of disaster recovery funding for the less fortunate and we are glad to see that Governor Rell's petition was heard and that FEMA is still trying to get aid for the individuals in our city who suffered from the April storm and flooding. We hope that they will get some help to rebuild their homes and businesses.
If you had damage due to the storm make sure you call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 to apply or you can visit their temporary office at Danbury City Hall on the 2nd Fl. from 8am to 6pm Monday through Saturday.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Innocent Until Proven Guilty
We decided not to post on this issue right away since we didn't want to jump to any conclusions, however, the more we hear about the incident at Danbury Fair Mall the stronger we feel about our first opinion on the story.
Danbury Police were recently accused at a public meeting and in the papers of using excessive force on a group of youths who they had to break up late at night in the Danbury Fair Mall parking lot. Parents and the local NAACP are in an uproar over the issue but surveillance video released by Mall security shows the majority of the incident and everyone agrees there was no excessive force. In addition, video footage from the booking area of the Police Dept. show a youth using a racial slur at a Police Officer. How reliable can a groups of kids be if they are hanging out in a parking lot at midnight waiting for a fight and using racial slurs at Police Officers? Haven't these people seen an episode of COPS? When Officers enter a situation where there is a crowd, where there could be weapons and where they are faced with resistance then they might have to be rougher to gain control of the situation.
Formal complaints have also not been filed by the youths, according to The News Times, because their lawyer told them it would incriminate them, but they were in the wrong place doing the wrong things and they should suffer the consequences, and if their allegations are true then they should file despite the consequences to keep the Police Officers from doing the same thing again.
Instead of these parents and community leaders shouting "Abuse" at the Police Department, they should be shouting at the kids for choosing to be in a parking lot, waiting for a fight at midnight.
Danbury Police were recently accused at a public meeting and in the papers of using excessive force on a group of youths who they had to break up late at night in the Danbury Fair Mall parking lot. Parents and the local NAACP are in an uproar over the issue but surveillance video released by Mall security shows the majority of the incident and everyone agrees there was no excessive force. In addition, video footage from the booking area of the Police Dept. show a youth using a racial slur at a Police Officer. How reliable can a groups of kids be if they are hanging out in a parking lot at midnight waiting for a fight and using racial slurs at Police Officers? Haven't these people seen an episode of COPS? When Officers enter a situation where there is a crowd, where there could be weapons and where they are faced with resistance then they might have to be rougher to gain control of the situation.
Formal complaints have also not been filed by the youths, according to The News Times, because their lawyer told them it would incriminate them, but they were in the wrong place doing the wrong things and they should suffer the consequences, and if their allegations are true then they should file despite the consequences to keep the Police Officers from doing the same thing again.
Instead of these parents and community leaders shouting "Abuse" at the Police Department, they should be shouting at the kids for choosing to be in a parking lot, waiting for a fight at midnight.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Parade Ordinance Crosses FINISH LINE!
With an 11-8 vote, Danbury's Common Council had finally passed its' parade ordinance at the June meeting.
Those who did not vote, approving the ordinance were all 6 Dems and 2 Republicans, Mary Saracino and Jane Diggs. That number of Republican 'No' votes may have been greater if 6th ward councilman Ben Chianese didn't make the motion to send Phil Curran's appointment to the council to an Ad Hoc. My knowledge, Phil Curran will be fulfilling the seat of Councilman Ted Cutsumpas who has since resigned. (It was very clear to me that Chianese didn't even understand the result of his motion following the end of the meeting.) The Dems dug themselves into a very deep hole this time.
Mayor Boughton allowed time in the beginning of the meeting for the public to speak, now he is being criticized by a certain blogger that he only chose those in favor of the ordinance, those who would applaud him for doing what he's doing. Hello...then why did he let Mr. DaSilva speak, and as my own witness if Helena Abrantes wanted to speak she would have been seated up front where most all the other speakers were positioned to be called upon.
The public speakers on both ends of the spectrum brought up valid points pertaining to the ordinance. Elise Marciano, founder of the US Citizens for Immigration Law Enforcement based her praise for this ordinance on the inconvenience of others during the last soccer parade. Also speaking was John Woodruff who claimed the ordinance was based on prejudice and racism. Does Mr Woodruff not see the diverse culture of churches, restaurants, and convenience stores on Main Street? How can one possibly say the city of Danbury is basing an ordinance on prejudice and racism?
We've all heard Mayor Mark Boughton say many times in the past that Danbury is a welcoming society, a lawful one as well. Keep up the work Mr. Mayor and council members!
Those who did not vote, approving the ordinance were all 6 Dems and 2 Republicans, Mary Saracino and Jane Diggs. That number of Republican 'No' votes may have been greater if 6th ward councilman Ben Chianese didn't make the motion to send Phil Curran's appointment to the council to an Ad Hoc. My knowledge, Phil Curran will be fulfilling the seat of Councilman Ted Cutsumpas who has since resigned. (It was very clear to me that Chianese didn't even understand the result of his motion following the end of the meeting.) The Dems dug themselves into a very deep hole this time.
Mayor Boughton allowed time in the beginning of the meeting for the public to speak, now he is being criticized by a certain blogger that he only chose those in favor of the ordinance, those who would applaud him for doing what he's doing. Hello...then why did he let Mr. DaSilva speak, and as my own witness if Helena Abrantes wanted to speak she would have been seated up front where most all the other speakers were positioned to be called upon.
The public speakers on both ends of the spectrum brought up valid points pertaining to the ordinance. Elise Marciano, founder of the US Citizens for Immigration Law Enforcement based her praise for this ordinance on the inconvenience of others during the last soccer parade. Also speaking was John Woodruff who claimed the ordinance was based on prejudice and racism. Does Mr Woodruff not see the diverse culture of churches, restaurants, and convenience stores on Main Street? How can one possibly say the city of Danbury is basing an ordinance on prejudice and racism?
We've all heard Mayor Mark Boughton say many times in the past that Danbury is a welcoming society, a lawful one as well. Keep up the work Mr. Mayor and council members!
Monday, June 4, 2007
What An Embarassment!
Hope you don't mind Danbury Politics but we are avid readers of your blog and when we read your last post we felt we had to pass along this info. to our loyal readers.
"A Signature Away
Yesterday, the State Senate voted to give children of illegal immigrants the right to pay in state college tuition prices. They passed this by a 20-15 vote. The bill now goes to Governor Rell, who has said that she is not sure whether she will sign it or not. "
How this bill got so far is beyond any of our understanding. Our State Senators are obviously not listening to the people who elected them if they think we want criminals (aka illegal immigrants) to have the same benfits as our children who were born in this country and have paid their taxes to earn the right to receive instate tuition. How about passing a bill forbidding anyone who is not a legal resident of this country from studying at our universities?!! Governor Rell , we say NO to instate tuition for illegals....we will remember the next time you ask us to vote for you.
"A Signature Away
Yesterday, the State Senate voted to give children of illegal immigrants the right to pay in state college tuition prices. They passed this by a 20-15 vote. The bill now goes to Governor Rell, who has said that she is not sure whether she will sign it or not. "
How this bill got so far is beyond any of our understanding. Our State Senators are obviously not listening to the people who elected them if they think we want criminals (aka illegal immigrants) to have the same benfits as our children who were born in this country and have paid their taxes to earn the right to receive instate tuition. How about passing a bill forbidding anyone who is not a legal resident of this country from studying at our universities?!! Governor Rell , we say NO to instate tuition for illegals....we will remember the next time you ask us to vote for you.
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