[ad_1] Attended a presentation by students from Staples High School (Westport, CT) who did a program on the war in Yemen. They were incredibly articulate and the program described the physical devastation, and its impact on children in this war torn country. This is a poster describing the program and a quote from Mother Teresa that closed the last formal presentation. [ad_2] Source

[ad_1] Today was just a great day. I met with my friend Adrian Offinger. He donated to my campaign for State Representative, and he has never voted for a Democrat! Then I went to the Mutt Strut fundraiser for the Norwalk River Trail. A great event for an effort that will eventually create a trail that links Norwalk, Wilton and Ridgefield. [ad_2] Source

[ad_1] Your Most Important Weekend Activity: VOTE! IMPORTANT! Wilton voters now have to show up to the polls on Saturday, 5/5 8am-6pm to vote on the proposed budget. **Even if you attended Tuesday night’s meeting and voted with your green cards during the hand counts–if you did not stay until the end to cast a machine ballot, you still need to finish the process and vote on the final budget.** We’ve got everything you need to know, here! [ad_2] Source

[ad_1] I spent the day in Hartford meeting Democratic and Republican Representatives in the Connecticut Assembly. It was an extraordinary day. The Senate, in an historic move, voted unanimously to approve Richard A. Robinson as the first African-American Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court. I was introduced to the House of Representatives by Tom O’ Dea, my competitor in the race to represent the 125th District. We got a standing ovation. [ad_2] Source

[ad_1] Wilton’s Town Meeting. Paul Burnham and I voted on the Town budget and bond issues. Lots of discussion at the meeting. [ad_2] Source

[ad_1] Spoke at the Democratic Town Committee 2018 Spring Breakfast honoring Deborah McFadden and Paul Burnham as Democrats of the Year. I read their proclamations and also talked about my candidacy for State Representative. We also heard from Jeremy Stein from CT Against Gun Violence who outlined ongoing legislative efforts. [ad_2] Source

[ad_1] Attended Theater Night with the Wilton Congregational Church. We had dinner and then went to see West Side Story at the Wilton Playshop. It was a great evening of fellowship and the show was incredible. [ad_2] Source

[ad_1] Attended the New Canaan Advertiser Friday morning meeting. Excellent conversation! [ad_2] Source

[ad_1] Why We Need to Fundamentally Change the Way We Think About Gun Casualties Here are some simple things we can do to save lives. [ad_2] Source