[hartford_renter]

Originally Posted by CTartist

I think that would be a better idea.

I am sure that Governor Malloy will give a lot of consideration to what the Republicans have to say. My cousin (an R) was in the city government (board of finance) in Stamford when Malloy was mayor. He did comprise and listen to Republicans. The proof is that Stamford has a lower millrate (25.43) than I have in Trumbull under a Republican First Selectman. (32.87). My brother has much better taxes than I do and we have about the same house on the same piece of land in a similar nice location.

Don't forget, Governor Malloy did not make this mess. He inherited it.

This is completely at odds with the facts. Malloy has not compromised with any Republicans

He didn't inherit anything either. He has been in charge for about 6 years during his tenure he has raised taxes by the most in state history while increasing the budget by about 6% per year WELL OVER INFLATION.

There has been no compromise just more spending and taxes. Meanwhile businesses are leaving and all Malloy can do is offer to bribe them to stay like giving UTC 300 million in tax breaks. GE left many others are going to leave soon.

This state is going bankrupt and it can be directly attributed to Democratic control and their obsession with spending and taxes come hell or high water.

[CTartist]

Originally Posted by hartford_renter

This is completely at odds with the facts. Malloy has not compromised with any Republicans

He didn't inherit anything either. He has been in charge for about 6 years during his tenure he has raised taxes by the most in state history while increasing the budget by about 6% per year WELL OVER INFLATION.

There has been no compromise just more spending and taxes. Meanwhile businesses are leaving and all Malloy can do is offer to bribe them to stay like giving UTC 300 million in tax breaks. GE left many others are going to leave soon.

This state is going bankrupt and it can be directly attributed to Democratic control and their obsession with spending and taxes come hell or high water.

Malloy did work with Republicans in Stamford. I am originally from Stamford and that is what I am commenting on. If there were any other Democrats up in Hartford they would just continue to raise taxes and not be contemplating cutting jobs (or maybe furlough days) like is happening now.

Governor Malloy did not hire all the government workers over the last 30 years and give them big pay raises, benefits packages and large pension plans. This was MANY years in the making and if you don't understand that premise you are falling for the other sides rhetoric hook line and sinker. He WAS left with the mess.

BTW, I am an Independent that puts the problem on both the Republican and Democratic doorstep and not Governor Malloy who came into office right after the worst recession/depression in about 80 years. He is doing what he thinks is best for ALL of CT and not just one party. He may not be perfect but it seems like he is damned if he does and damned if he doesn't.

At least he is not taking a meat cleaver to the budget and is trying to weight the human cost behind the numbers. That is what us folks from Stamford do. BTW, after 15 years of Malloy being the Mayor in Stamford it is the BEST city in CT. That is not an accident or a fluke after 15 years.

[RunD1987]

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At least he is not taking a meat cleaver to the budget and is trying to weight the human cost behind the numbers.[/quote]

He has cut more, but last year $30 million to DMHAS, raised taxes on healthcare, has blocked over $550 Million in funds to CT hospitals probably close to $600 Million now, and cut social services in the state.

[Rich Cabeza]

You know what I can't figure out. For the next 3 years starting this summer the total deficit in those 3 years will be about 5 billion. How can you cut 5 billion out of a total state budget of roughly 20 billion? That's 25%.

[RunD1987]

State of Connecticut Debt Clock

[CTDex]

Originally Posted by CTartist

Malloy did work with Republicans in Stamford. I am originally from Stamford and that is what I am commenting on. If there were any other Democrats up in Hartford they would just continue to raise taxes and not be contemplating cutting jobs (or maybe furlough days) like is happening now.

Governor Malloy did not hire all the government workers over the last 30 years and give them big pay raises, benefits packages and large pension plans. This was MANY years in the making and if you don't understand that premise you are falling for the other sides rhetoric hook line and sinker. He WAS left with the mess.

BTW, I am an Independent that puts the problem on both the Republican and Democratic doorstep and not Governor Malloy who came into office right after the worst recession/depression in about 80 years. He is doing what he thinks is best for ALL of CT and not just one party. He may not be perfect but it seems like he is damned if he does and damned if he doesn't.

At least he is not taking a meat cleaver to the budget and is trying to weight the human cost behind the numbers. That is what us folks from Stamford do. BTW, after 15 years of Malloy being the Mayor in Stamford it is the BEST city in CT. That is not an accident or a fluke after 15 years.

Much of and maybe all of Stamford's development is due to location- in Southern Fairfield County in commutable distance to NY.


This is the single biggest factor in the development of the city.

[BPt111]

You think it worst now wait till July 1 when CT is in 1 billion dollar in red ink cities like Waterbury, Hartford, Bridgeport going be affected the most with state aid budget cuts. Stamford/Norwalk won't be affect that much.

[Raider111]

Originally Posted by CTDex

Much of and maybe all of Stamford's development is due to location- in Southern Fairfield County in commutable distance to NY.


This is the single biggest factor in the development of the city.

No foolin', really? shocking news



That's generally why places are more expensive, labeled the "best", and have development




Because of location

[CTDex]

Originally Posted by Raider111

No foolin', really? shocking news



That's generally why places are more expensive, labeled the "best", and have development




Because of location

I realize that but...

The post I responded to attributed the growth due to Malloy. While he may have helped the process the argument I am making is that Stamford would have growth with just about any politician in office during his time.


He took advantage of the opportunities that came from the financial world and rode on their success.


Being Governor is more difficult because he has to contend with the rest of the state which has few to no real growth opportunities.

[HumpDay]

Originally Posted by RunD1987

State of Connecticut Debt Clock

This isn't accurate...look at the states population. It's lower than 3,597,000. It was close to 3.6 million a couple of years ago but it's going down fast. I believe it's just under 3,590,000.