State Sen. L. Scott Frantz, R-36th District, received his party’s unanimous endorsement Tuesday evening for a fifth term.
With remarkable consistency, Frantz accepted his party’ nomination in the same location he accepted his first nomination in 2008 and his subsequent nominations, at the Arch Street teen center.
He was nominated by Steven Walko, Republican Town Committee chairman who praised Frantz as “an exceptional leader, an exceptional senator, a friend and a patriot.”
Walko went on to describe Frantz’s leadership as “coming from actions, from saying and doing what is right. In Scott we have a difference maker.”
James McLaughlin, of New Canaan seconded the nomination saying Frantz is “a man who can work with both parties, both sides of the aisle.”
Speaking to about 50 delegates and supporters, Frantz spoke of the need to get the state’s fiscal house in order saying he is concerned but optimistic.
“As you know, we’re facing incredible fiscal deficits that we’ve never seen before in the history of Connecticut. It’s pretty daunting.”
“I’ve never been more optimistic because people are starting to get it all across Connecticut,” said Frantz referring to the importance of having a realistic plan to balance the budget.
“Our party put together a budget that had no new taxes, added back in social services, made structural changes, did things that the state desperately needs.”
“I am optimistic because we have great leadership in the party right now in Hartford.”
Democrats are scheduled to conduct their endorsement convention later this month.
