The Hamden Democratic Committee is in the process of developing positions and passing resolutions on a broad range of issues. Please use the contact form to provide feedback on our work or on issues we should address. Thank you.
Statement from the issues committee regarding Councilwoman Horsley’s harmful actions
The Issues Committee met on April 11, 2021 to discuss Councilwoman Valerie Horsley’s
harmful actions toward Councilman Justin Farmer that began during a Finance
Committee meeting for the Legislative Council and continued on social media. We offer
the following thoughts regarding these incidents and recommendations for moving
forward as Hamden Democrats.
Right to Counsel Petition
Call upon our elected representatives to propose and pass Right to Counsel legislation guaranteeing the right to no-cost legal counsel to all tenants facing eviction proceedings in the 2021 legislative session.
We urge you to sign the Connecticut Right to Counsel Petition
Policing Reform Legislation
Governor Lamont has signed policing reform legislation into law.
It increases accountability for those in law enforcement whose actions do not represent the values of the state and also increases the public’s trust of police officers. This long-term issue earned renewed focus this spring following the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and many others, by some police and law enforcement.
Watch the bill signing press conference
BOE Resolution
Resolution of the Hamden Democratic Town Committee re: The Utilization of Skill Sets on Board of Education Committees for the Benefit of Hamden Students.
Read the full text of the HDTC’s Resolution
Issues Committee Letter to Mayor Leng regarding Police Commission
As our nation grapples with incidents of police brutality and police violence perpetrated on black and brown communities, millions of Americans have come together in support of Black Lives Matter to demand police accountability.
Read the full text of the Issue Committee’s Letter
HDTC Statement on Debt Restructuring
As members of the Hamden Democratic Town Committee, we are requesting that the Legislative Council use extreme caution in proceeding with a debt restructure.
HDTC Statement on Legislative Council Budget Veto Override Vote
In keeping with the intent of the Hamden Democratic Town Committee position statement sent to the Legislative Council on May 15, 2020, we are asking that the Legislative Council maintain fiscal responsibility and override the Mayor’s veto.
HDTC Addresses Racism
Our country has a long history of institutional and overt racism, manifested in every aspect of our society.
We, as an organization, thoroughly reject racism and abuses of power, that predominantly target people of color, in any meaningful way possible.
We must be in solidarity as we combat injustices and lend support to those who work towards these ends.
HDTC’s Position on Hamden’s Budget Crisis
The Hamden Democratic Town Committee Executive Board, on behalf of the Committee, requests that the Legislative Council resolve Hamden’s financial budgetary issues.
Vote by Mail
On April 23, the HDTC endorsed vote by mail until COVID-19 is no longer a threat.
We urge you to sign Common Cause’s petition to the Governor.