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Rep Terrie Wood, Sen Majority Leader Duff on State’s New Union Agreement

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State Rep. Terrie Wood, a Republican who represents most of Darien in the state House of Representatives, sent out this message on Tuesday to her constituents about the state’s new agreement with public employee unions just approved by the state Senate (following her statement is a shorter one from state Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff):

I am following up on my email to you all last week on the pending SEBAC (State Employee Bargaining Agent Coalition) agreement and vote. With deep disappointment and equal dismay, I report to you that the State Senate approved this agreement to unionized state employee contracts yesterday. The vote was along party lines, with all 18 Democrat Senators in favor, and all 18 Republican Senators opposed.  The tie was broken in favor of the agreement by Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman. I applaud Governor Malloy initiating negotiations with the state unions and respect that there are some positive provisions in the new agreement.  Though a good start, ultimately this deal does not address the severity of our fiscal situation as much as it should. I opposed it when it came for a vote before the House last week.

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Wood: Not Enough Concessions in Renegotiated State Union Contract

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This statement by state Rep. Terrie Wood, a Republican representing most of Darien and Rowayton in the 141st state House of Representatives District, was emailed to her constituents on Wednesday:

Our Connecticut State Legislature is poised to make a truly historic choice: either dig our state out of a $5 billion biennial fiscal abyss responsibly or, once again, allow the state unions to reap asymmetrical benefits that significantly exceed both the private sector workforce and state employees from any other state in the country. One of the most critical opportunities to change our state’s fiscal trajectory is here right now, with the renegotiation of our state union workers contract. The state legislature has the responsibility of setting sound fiscal policy to help grow our state’s economy and stimulate equitable employment opportunities for all workers within Connecticut; not just reward those in state unions. There are currently 45,000 state union employees (and 45,000 retirees) representing 2.4 percent of the entire Connecticut workforce. These union members serve within the departments of education, transportation, public safety, health, social services, consumer protection and motor vehicles et al., as well as staff all six constitutional offices.

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Statement to Constituents from Rep Terrie Wood on State Budget Mess

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State Rep. Terrie Wood issued this statement to constituents on Friday, when the Legislature’s regular session ended without a budget:

T​he 2017 regular session of the Connecticut General Assembly adjourned without an agreement being reached on a state budget.  There remains a $5.1 billion projected budget deficit for the next biennium. We are now convened in a special session, and we are at a point where the governor has issued his first executive order to run the state in the absence of a budget. Unlike the federal government, there is no shutdown of state government when such an impasse occurs. However, power shifts to the governor for the operation of the state, and spending is restricted to expenditures that are necessary to the operation of state government. This has happened before — as recently as 2009 when Governor Jodi Rell had to run the state’s expenses for two months until a budget was finally authorized.

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State Rep. Terrie Wood ‘Town Hall’ Meeting in Norwalk

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The third of four “Town Hall” meetings with state Rep. Terrie Wood to discuss the state budget “and other major legislative initiatives” takes place Thursday, June 15 in Norwalk Public Library. (A similar meeting is scheduled for Saturday in Darien Library.)

Wood represents most of Darien in the state House of Representatives. Thursday’s meeting is a joint event with state Reps. Gail Lavielle and Fred Wilms, who are also Republicans representing parts of Norwalk. Here’s the full schedule of meetings:

ROWAYTON
Monday, June 12
7:30 — 9 p.m.
Rowayton Community Center
33 Highland Ave., Rowayton

DARIEN
With Board of Finance Chairman Jon Zagrodzky
Tuesday, June 13
7:30 — 9 p.m.
Darien Library
1441 Post Road, Darien

NORWALK
With state Reps.

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‘Town Hall’ Meeting with Rep. Terrie Wood & Finance Board Chair Zagrodzky

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Starting Monday, June 12 in Rowayton, state Rep. Terrie Wood is holding several “Town Hall” meetings with the public to discuss the state budget “and other major legislative initiatives.” Here’s where and when each meeting will take place:

ROWAYTON
Monday, June 12
7:30 — 9 p.m.
Rowayton Community Center
33 Highland Ave., Rowayton

DARIEN
With Board of Finance Chairman Jon Zagrodzky
Tuesday, June 13
7:30 — 9 p.m.
Darien Library
1441 Post Road, Darien

NORWALK
With state Reps. Gail Lavielle and Fred Wilms
Thursday, June 15

6:30 — 8 p.m.
Norwalk Public Library
1 Belden Ave., Norwalk

DARIEN
With First Selectman Jayme Stevenson and Board of Finance Chairman Jon Zagrodzky
Saturday, June 17
9 — 10:30 a.m.
Darien Library
1441 Post Road, Darien

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— This is an announcement from state Rep. Terrie Wood, a Republican representing the 141st district, which covers nearly all of Darien and Rowayton in the state House of Representatives.

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State Rep. Terrie Wood to Host Four Town Hall Meetings in Darien & Norwalk

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Starting Monday in Rowayton, state Rep. Terrie Wood will be holding “Town Hall” meetings with the public to discuss the state budget “and other major legislative initiatives.” Here’s where and when each meeting will take place:

ROWAYTON
Monday, June 12
7:30 — 9 p.m.
Rowayton Community Center
33 Highland Ave., Rowayton

DARIEN
With Board of Finance Chairman Jon Zagrodzky
Tuesday, June 13
7:30 — 9 p.m.
Darien Library
1441 Post Road, Darien

NORWALK
With state Reps. Gail Lavielle and Fred Wilms
Thursday, June 15

6:30 — 8 p.m.
Norwalk Public Library
1 Belden Ave., Norwalk

DARIEN
With First Selectman Jayme Stevenson and Board of Finance Chairman Jon Zagrodzky
Saturday, June 17
9 — 10:30 a.m.
Darien Library
1441 Post Road, Darien

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— This is an announcement from state Rep. Terrie Wood, a Republican representing the 141st district, which covers nearly all of Darien and Rowayton in the state House of Representatives.

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Reminder: Still Time to Drop Off Damaged, Worn American Flags for Proper Disposal

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When American flags get damaged, they’re supposed to be retired — and when they’re ripped, faded, tattered, torn and otherwise unsightly, it’s time to dispose of them in a proper, respectful manner. So state Rep. Terrie Wood, Darien VFW Post No. 6933 (at 205 Noroton Ave.), Darien Library and Darien Town Hall are sponsoring a collection of Old Glories that are too indisposed for display. You can drop them off any time between May 26 and June 14 at three locations around town. Keep in mind that with patriotic holidays coming up — Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 and the Fourth of July five weeks later (not to mention Flag Day on June 14), you might want a finer flag flapping on your flagpole.

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‘Town Hall’ Meeting for State Rep. Terrie Wood and Norwalk Legislators

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Darien constituents of state Rep. Terrie Wood are invited to a “Town Hall” meeting to hear about and discuss state political issues and concerns on Tuesday, March 28 at South Norwalk Library. Wood, whose district covers Rowayton and nearly all of Darien, will be at the event with fellow Republican state Reps. Fred Wilms and Gail Lavielle, who also represent parts of Norwalk.

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League of Women Voters Describes Legislative Coffee with Darien’s State Lawmakers

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The Darien League of Women Voters recently hosted a “legislative coffee” with state senators and representatives who represent the town. The organization provided this summary of what the lawmakers talked about:

The Darien League of Women Voters held its annual legislative coffee with state legislators on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the home of Joyce and Mike Critelli. All members of the delegation representing Darien were present including: Sen. and Majority Leader Bob Duff; Sen. and Deputy President Pro Tempore Carlo Leone; state Rep. William Tong and Rep. Terrie Wood. The legislators fielded many questions and comments raised by the audience of over 30 members and guests.

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Wood: You Can Testify or Submit Testimony to Legislature’s Committees in Hartford on These Issues

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State Rep. Terrie Wood, who represents Darien and Rowayton residents in the 141st District, has announced to her constituents that public hearings will be taking place soon on “issues of critical importance in Hartford next week.  You can get your testimony in and possibly influence how the Legislature will (or won’t) act. “Part of our democratic process is to offer the opportunity to be heard on issues that impact our community and our state,” Wood said in the announcement. “Interested in testifying or submitting testimony?  I’d be happy to assist you in drafting and submitting testimony on the legislation being considered by the General Assembly this session.” Here’s Wood’s description of the public hearings:
Prevailing Wage Thresholds and ​Collective Bargaining Issues
Labor & Public Employees Committee:

Tuesday, Feb.

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Terrie Wood to Speak to Local Women’s Group About State Finances & Key Issues

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The community is invited to hear State Rep. Terrie Wood (141st District, Darien-Norwalk) will discuss issues facing state government with a local women’s political group at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 12. Wood will discuss the state’s serious financial challenges and other key issues facing the current session of the General Assembly. She will share her outlook on the “state of the state” as policies unfold in Hartford and Washington. The forum takes place at 11:30 a.m. in the Youth and Community Center at Saint Luke’s Parish, 1864 Post Road, Darien. All are welcome.

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Forum on Affordable Care Act in Connecticut Features Health Insurance Experts

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State Rep. Terrie Wood will host a public forum to discuss the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its impact on Connecticut residents at the Darien Library Community Room on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the ACA and how it has, and will continue to shape the health insurance industry in Connecticut. With the start of a new administration in January, it is important to stay abreast of any potential changes to the current law. The event will feature two panelists; Attorney Victoria Veltri, JD, LLM, Chief Health Policy Advisor in the Office of Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, and Maura Carley, MPH, founder and president of Healthcare Navigation, LLC. Veltri is involved with the State Innovative Model Initiative and the Healthcare Cabinet.

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State Rep Terrie Wood Hosts Forum on Affordable Care Act in Connecticut

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State Rep. Terrie Wood will host a public forum to discuss the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its impact on Connecticut residents at the Darien Library Community Room on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the ACA and how it has, and will continue to shape the health insurance industry in Connecticut. With the start of a new administration in January, it is important to stay abreast of any potential changes to the current law. The event will feature two panelists; Attorney Victoria Veltri, JD, LLM, Chief Health Policy Advisor in the Office of Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, and Maura Carley, MPH, founder and president of Healthcare Navigation, LLC. Veltri is involved with the State Innovative Model Initiative and the Healthcare Cabinet.