Lynn Taborsak calls for unity in her opening remarks as new chairperson of the Democratic Town Committee. Photo by ctblogger, 03.08.10
Yesterday, inside a packed Democratic headquarters, the newly elected members of the DTC committee elected Lynn Taborsak as their chairperson.
Since the outcome of the primary, the biggest concern among area Democrats centered around whether or not former chairman Joe DaSilva would seek another term. With Warren Levy and Taborsak both indicating interest in leading the committee, DaSilva's attempt at re-election could have created a very interesting three-way race scenario.
By opting not to seek another term, DaSilva's decision allowed the members of the committee the opportunity to contemplate which of the remaining two individuals were best suited to lead the party for the next two years...and both candidates are more than qualified for the position.
As a former State Representative, and member of the Common Council, Taborsak's activism in the community is well known as well as her extensive political resume. Not to be outdone, as a former Common Council President under Gene Eriquez term as mayor, and vocal member of the council during in his last term in office (2007-2009), Levy's activism and political credentials are equally as impressive and well known to many in the area.
With Tom Saadi nominating Levy and Glenda Armstrong nominating Taborsak, and after members of the committee made comments in support of their candidates, after a close 15-13 vote, Taborsak took the helm of the committee.
From last night, here's video footage of the vote:
Noting the obvious division among area Democrats, Taborsak's opening remarks centered around the need for unity in the party and an end to the conflict that has plagued the town committee for the last decade.
After the meeting, I had a chance to interview the new chairperson and talk to her about her goals in moving the committee forward.
With Taborsak as the new leader, will area Democrats finally put their bitterness behind them? Personally, I think the jury is still deliberating on that topic. Although Taborsak stuck a good tone with her opening remarks, it remains to be seen if her comments translates to people putting their differences aside for the common good of the party.
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On September 26, 2007, ten plaintiffs filed suit in response to an arrest of aday laborers at a public park in Danbury, Connecticut. Plaintiffs amended their complaint on November 26, 2007.
The amended complaint states that plaintiffs sought to remedy the continued discriminatory and unauthorized enforcement of federal immigration laws against the Latino residents of the City of Danbury by Danbury's mayor and its police department.
Plaintiffs allege that the arrests violated their Fourth Amendment rights and the Connecticut Constitution because defendants conducted the arrests without valid warrants, in the absence of exigent circumstances, and without probable cause to believe that plaintiffs were engaged in unlawful activity. In addition, plaintiffs allege that defendants improperly stopped, detained, investigated, searched and arrested plaintiffs. Plaintiffs also allege that defendants violated their Fourteenth Amendment rights when they intentionally targeted plaintiffs, and arrested and detained them on the basis of their race, ethnicity and perceived national origin. Plaintiffs raise First Amendment, Due Process and tort claims.
Plaintiffs request declaratory relief, damages and attorneys fees.
On September 26, 2007, ten plaintiffs filed suit in response to an arrest of aday laborers at a public park in Danbury, Connecticut. Plaintiffs amended their complaint on November 26, 2007.
