Stamford Republicans

10/12/2026

Infrastructure Now

Stamford and Connecticut are doing well
these days. Employment is up the state the
budget is in surplus and lots of housing is
being built all over the state. Stamford is
pushing Choose Stamford. The state is
growing.
When I talk to my potential constituents a
big concern is infrastructure. In my district
alone there are a lot of traffic areas that are
packed at rush hour. Bulls Head is one
spot. Even the side roads seem to have
more traffic and even at non-rush hours.
We need more infrastructure. That is the
problem. I don’t see any elected officials
talking about adding significant
infrastructure.
I took the train to New London last week.
From my house on High Ridge, taking the

bus to the train station, it took three hours
one way. Luckily my sister met me at the
New London Train Station. By the way the
New London area is a great place to visit.
If I had driven, it would have been a five
hour round trip with lunch. Instead, it was a
ten-hour roundtrip.
That is the reality. A car will save you time
over mass transit. I fully support increasing
spending on mass transit. However, we
need to increase the capacity of our
highways. As Governor Lamonts once said
it is the last mile after you get off the train
that is the difficult part.
As that saying goes, if you add more
highways, you only get more traff
ic. Well,
we haven’t added more highways, and we
still got more traffic.
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10/11/2026

5 Things Connecticut Voters Should Know About Ryan Fazio

1. Even Ned Lamont praised Ryan Fazio!
-Lamont publicly credited Fazio for helping negotiate an energy bill involving $300 million to offset electric-bill charges. Now that they're political opponents, the governor's message has changed.

2. Seven bipartisan laws in just five years!
-Despite serving in the minority, Fazio has worked across party lines to get legislation passed. That's leadership, not political extremism.

3. An 89% pro-business rating!
-The Connecticut Business & Industry Association ranked Fazio sixth among state senators in 2026. He understands that businesses and jobs are essential to Connecticut's economy.

4. Fighting for taxpayers!
-Fazio has proposed property-tax caps, income-tax reductions and reforms to electric-bill charges. Connecticut families deserve a serious conversation about affordability and government spending.

5. A proven record of winning competitive elections!
-Fazio has won three elections in a closely divided Senate district, demonstrating his ability to appeal beyond the Republican base.

Here's what stands out to me:

When Governor Lamont needed help getting energy legislation passed, Ryan Fazio was someone he could work with. Now, during an election, Democrats are trying to portray that same legislator as an extremist.

Voters should look beyond campaign advertisements and examine the actual record.

https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/politics/article/ryan-fazio-legislative-record-connecticut-governor-22452567.php

https://ryanfazio.com/

10/09/2026

Welcome home USS LINCOLN from a Grateful Nation.

Top 5
1. Heroes return home: About 5,000 sailors aboard USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego after a demanding 322-day deployment.

2. Major combat contribution: According to Hegseth, the strike group flew 3,693 combat sorties and launched 450 Tomahawk missiles supporting U.S. operations against Iran.

3. Defending the fleet: Hegseth credited the group with shooting down 77 Iranian attack drones and destroying 21 antiship cruise missiles.

4. Exceptional service recognized: The strike group received the Presidential Unit Citation, honoring its wartime performance.

5. Dedication through hardship: Sailors endured extended separation and difficult conditions. Their homecoming celebrates their service and the families who supported them.

10/08/2026

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10/07/2026

🗳️ Make Your Voice Heard This November!

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10/06/2026

09/28/2026

We spent this week in every corner of our state and the story is the same from Salisbury to Stonington -- families are struggling under Gov. Lamont's high taxes and electric bills.

Tuesday in Stratford we laid out the largest middle-class tax cut in state history. In front of a business struggling with rising costs and taxes, we outlined the specifics behind a bold vision for tax relief: cut the lower- and middle-income tax rates, put about $2,500 a year back in the average family’s pocket by the end of a first term, and pay for it by cutting waste, ending pork, and capping government growth at inflation.

Top 5 main pieces of Ryan Fazio’s tax-cut plan, based on the plan published by his campaign. I’m separating the campaign’s proposals from independently verifiable facts.

1. Cut Connecticut income-tax rates. Fazio proposes reducing several brackets: 2% → 0%, 4.5% → 2.5%, 5.5% → 3.5%, and 6% → 5%. His campaign estimates the package would reduce taxes by more than $2.5 billion annually by year four and save an “average-income family” more than $2,500 a year. Those savings figures are campaign estimates, not an independent fiscal analysis. ryanfazio.com

2. Pay for the cuts largely through spending reductions. The plan targets about $1 billion per year by 2031 from areas including agency budgeting, Medicaid fraud/overpayments, overtime practices, political earmarks, CRDA subsidies and changes in how some state services are delivered. Whether all of those savings would materialize would depend on implementation and legislative/federal constraints. ryanfazio.com

3. Reduce borrowing and debt-service costs. Fazio proposes cutting state borrowing by about $500 million annually, with his campaign projecting debt-service savings exceeding $150 million a year by 2030, plus additional savings from directing certain funds toward debt reduction. ryanfazio.com

4. Property-tax and business-investment changes. His plan calls for eliminating some unfunded municipal mandates, adding more than $100 million annually in ECS education funding, and allowing businesses to fully expense qualifying capital investments. The campaign estimates the capital-expensing provision at roughly $100 million. ryanfazio.com

5. Broader tax-system changes. Proposals include reducing the Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll assessment by 0.1 percentage point, reducing certain tax exemptions/subsidies, taxing investment income of large university endowments, and challenging New York’s taxation of Connecticut residents working remotely.

See them all here https://ryanfazio.com/the-fazio-tax-cut-plan/

Connecticut families are paying too much, and after eight years of Ned Lamont, they are getting less for it. Governor Lamont has increased taxes and fees by hundreds of millions of dollars while blowing through the spending cap. Connecticut does not have a revenue problem. We have a spending problem...

09/28/2026

One thing I have learned over my life is,
Nothing Matters until it matters. I have seen
it so many times. A problem is ignored and
ignored until it finally isn’t.
An example was drunk driving. We all knew
it wasn’t good but not much was done
about it until. Now it isn’t tolerated.
That brings me to the Federal Debt. It is
massive and growing way too much.
However, it doesn’t seem to matter yet. I
hope that is going to change soon.
Unfortunately, it will be bad when it
happens. I see three things happening
One. We raise taxes drastically.
Two. We cut spending drastically.
Three. We do both.
I am running for State Rep because when
the Federal Deficit is tackled it will be

difficult for Connecticut. I want to see
Connecticut get ahead of this problem by
preparing for it.
We cannot raise taxes or add new taxes as
the Federal Government is going to need to
do both.
We need our state government to be more
effective and efficient. Do you think we can
find 2 to 3% waste and inefficiencies in our
State. I do. That would free up 600 million
dollars a year or more. We need to start
now to work on the budget.
Electing me to the Connecticut Legislature
would be a statement that the State of
Connecticut has to do a better job with our
money.
Layne Rodney running for State Rep 144 th
district Stamford.

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09/28/2026

CONNECTICUT DEMOCRATS: TOO MUCH GROUPTHINK?

Democratic GROUPTHINK: repeating the same anti-Trump message instead of demonstrating independent judgment and giving voters concrete answers. Connecticut families deserve more than a shared political script.

Top 5:

1. NED LAMONT — Explain your Connecticut record.
-The message: His campaign has linked Ryan Fazio to Trump and ICE enforcement.
-Electric bills: Which charges will you reduce—and when?
-Taxes: How much relief will working families, homeowners and retirees actually receive?
-Housing: What will make buying or renting here more affordable?
-Independent judgment: Which policies backed by your own party need to change?

2. WILLIAM TONG — Show results beyond the headlines.
-The message: Tong highlights legal battles against Trump administration policies.
-Results: What have those cases protected or recovered for Connecticut residents?
-Transparency: What resources have they required, and how do you measure success?
- Consumer protection: What progress are you making against scams and deceptive billing?
-Independent judgment: Will you apply the same scrutiny regardless of which party is involved?

3. JIM HIMES — Give voters a practical agenda.
-The message: His September fundraising appeal emphasized Trump and winning a Democratic congressional majority.
-Affordability: Which federal policies will reduce household costs?
-Transportation: What improvements will Connecticut commuters see?
-Retirement: What legislation will protect Social Security and Medicare over the long term?
-Independent judgment: Where will you challenge Democratic leadership on behalf of your constituents?

4. LUKE BRONIN — Put specifics behind the promises.
-The message: Stronger opposition to Trump is central to his campaign, alongside proposals on housing, energy and health care.
-Housing: How will your proposals increase supply and reduce costs?
-Energy: How will your agenda lower monthly bills?
-Health care: What will your proposals cost families and taxpayers?
-Independent judgment: What will you do differently from the Democratic leadership you want to change?

5. GROUPTHINK ISN’T A PLAN.
-A shared slogan is not a solution. Repeating “Trump” doesn’t explain how to fix a Connecticut problem.
-Party loyalty should not replace judgment. Challenge policies that fail—even your own party’s.
-Disagreement deserves answers. Voters should be heard, not dismissed for questioning the party line.
-Promises need numbers. Tell us the cost, the deadline and the expected result.
-Accountability belongs here, too. Washington matters, and Connecticut officials must answer for decisions within their own control.

The concern is not that Democrats criticize President Trump. Political parties criticize opposing presidents all the time. The concern is when Trump becomes the centerpiece of nearly every political message while questions about decisions made here in Connecticut remain unanswered. Connecticut voters should be asking every candidate the same basic questions: What is your record here? What did it cost? Did it work? Are homes more affordable? Are rents lower? Are neighborhoods safer? What has Connecticut received for the money taxpayers spent?

This election should be about more than whether someone likes or dislikes Donald Trump. Connecticut voters deserve a serious debate about Connecticut. Publish the immigration costs. Publish the ICE numbers. Publish the gang and crime statistics. Publish the housing numbers. Explain the benefits. Show the measurable results. Then let Connecticut voters examine the evidence and make their own decision.

Facts. Numbers. Results. Connecticut first.

09/16/2026

🚨 WE NEED TO ACT NOW — SEPTEMBER 21 IS ALMOST HERE!

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