Dec. 13 -- Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Bill Curry paid a visit to Ridgefield Democrats tonight. Curry, a former state senator, state comtroller, and counselor to President Clinton, discussed the failures of the Rowland administration and presented his blueprint for property tax reform, revitalizing Connecticut's cities, and improving the State's efforts to assist education. Curry's visit followed earlier visits to Ridgefield Democrats from Senate Majority Leader George Jepsen and Stamford businessman John Nussbaum, who are also seeking the Democratic nomination for the 2002 Governor's race. [Photo, right] Bill Curry (standing, right) speaks with Ridgefield Democrats at their December meeting.
[Left] The December meeting traditionally combines a business meeting with a pre-holiday social event. Here, DTC members (from left) Karen Howes, Reggie Hazel, Roger Garbow, Ethel Eckhaus, Ed Pearson, and Chair Susan Cocco gather around the refreshments table.
[Right] Treasurer Ed Pearson reviews a few of the many legal filings he handles. Ed was praised for his encyclopedic knowledge of campaign finance laws, and his ability to ensure that the DTC meets them all.
[Left] Bill Curry (left) praised Rudy Marconi for the successes of his first administration, and his reelection to a second term.
[Right] Ethel Eckhaus (left) had some tough policy questions for candidate Curry.
DTC Vice Chair Mark Robinson was surprised with a birthday cake. Mark didn't anticipate that DTC party planners would collude with his wife to spring the surprise at tonight's meeting. Not to be nonplussed, Mark reacted quickly, cut the cake, and enjoyed a big piece of it himself.
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