SEATS AT THE TABLE

One often hears the phrases, seats at the table, getting into the room, reserved seats, vip, etc, well whether you are interested in state politics or not, if you live in the new haven area, your state representatives and state senators are in the room, chairing the room, arranging the menu and calling some of the shots. The chairs and co chairs of very important committees in the hartford are now held by the likes of state senator toni harp, state representatives gary holder winfield, toni walker, juan candelabra and robert megna. What this means to you really depends upon your level of engagement. But do not sleep- the state is facing a fiscal crisis and these are some of the folks elected by you , reach out to them, call them , visit them, pester them if you must, they can not resolve the current challenges alone.