By Tod Laudonia
I am confused by the fact that Hector Arzeno has refused to support a special session to solve skyrocketing energy costs in Connecticut. This issue is reaching critical levels and it is the job of state legislators to go to work and solve the problem.
The fact that he refuses to try to help lower energy costs through a special session combined with his endorsement by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) sheds a bright light on his inability to balance pragmatic legislation with special interest groups. I believe he is misrepresenting the wishes of his constituents and of our town.
Unfortunately organizations, such as CTLCV, have missions with a very narrow focus on an ideological premise causing them to miss real opportunities for conservation and ending up ignoring the bigger picture. My opponent does not consider the collateral damage that these organizations’ missions may cause to many of his constituents through unsustainable increases in costs to our energy bills.
Sustainable legislation can and should also be equitable, sustainable and affordable for all the residents of the State of Connecticut. We can do both. We should be doing better.
It is time to hold our representatives accountable and remind them that they are elected to represent all their constituents (neighbors & friends), not just special interest groups, organizations or corporations looking only to further a narrowly focused agendas.
Tod Laudonia
Candidate for State Representative
