Connecticut Town Meeting 2008
Photo Album - "COST's People & Partners"
COST's Connecticut Town Meeting is THE most important
legislative event held each year for suburban and rural town
leaders from throughout the state. Hundreds of 1st selectmen,
mayors, managers and other municipal officials met this year on
January 30th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center in
Cromwell to discuss and adopt COST's 2008 Legislative Platform.
Connecticut Science Center President Ted Sergi addresses
town leaders. Seated next to Sergi are COST President
Nick Mullane (R) and COST Executive Director Bart
Russell (L).
Preston First Selectman Bob Congdon asking legislators a
policy question.
COST Vice President and Wethersfield Town Manager Bonnie
Therrien leads discussion about the 2008 Legislative
Platform.
Goshen First Selectman Bob
Valentine raises a question. South Windsor Town Manager
Matt Galligan (left) awaits an opportunity to speak.
State Representative Craig Miner discusses property tax
cap issue.
State Representative Jim O'Rourke offers delegates
official welcome to Connecticut Town Meeting 2008
participants.
Senate Republican Leader John McKinney addresses town
leaders.
OPM Secretary Robert Genuario provides participants with
information about municipal aid levels in the Governor's
budget plan.
House Majority Leader Chris Donovan explains his
municipal health insurance plan to COST Town Meeting
attendees.
Senate President Don Williams briefs town leaders on his
plans for the 2008 legislative session.
COST 2008 Legislator of the Year recipient State
Representative Deb Heinrich and Madison First Selectman
Al Goldberg during the awards
program.
State Representative Demetrios Giannaros converses with
a conference participant during COST's Connecticut Town
Meeting 2008.
Old Lyme First Selectman Tim Griswold (right) discusses
policy issues with David Fink from HOME Connecticut.
Town leaders visiting with municipal service providers
during the Town Hall Exhibit Fair.
Municipal leaders compare notes.
OPM Deputy Secretary Mike Cicchetti shares his ideas
with conference delegates.
Delegates learn about the latest
in municipal services and products from COST exhibitors.
Information-sharing between exhibitors and town leaders.
Secretary of State
Susan Bysiewicz greets town leaders at COST's 2008
Connecticut Town Meeting.
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All Rights Reserved by the Connecticut Council of Small Towns.
