GROTON — State Sen. Heather Somers of Groton accepted an invitation Wednesday to participate in an upcoming debate hosted by the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Connecticut and challenged her Democratic opponent, who skipped a recent candidate forum, to swiftly agree to participate in the important discussion on key issues facing the state.
“Changing course in Connecticut to kickstart our economy and housing market, to invest in job training and workforce development and to support the trades have been among my top priorities in office,” Somers said.
“Under the last eight years of ruinous leadership from Gov. Malloy, Connecticut’s housing and construction industries have been held back from reaching their potential,” Somers continued. “The tax-hiking agenda of this governor and Democratic leaders in Hartford has left Connecticut with the slowest home value growth in the nation,” Somers noted, according to a recent report from the Yankee Institute.
“I am thrilled this important voice for an industry impacted by the Malloy economy is getting engaged to sponsor an open and fair discussion of the candidates’ differing plans to bring greater prosperity to our state,” Somers said.
Somers said she hoped her Democratic opponent, who recently skipped a candidate forum hosted by the HBRA and the Eastern Connecticut Association of Realtors, would agree to participate in the debate.
“I hope my Democratic opponent will swiftly agree to this important debate and answer tough questions about the impact his radical, Malloy-inspired plans would have on Connecticut workers, families and small businesses,” she said.
The debate is scheduled to be held October 16 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mystic Luxury Cinemas. Candidates for the neighboring 20th State Senate District were also invited to participate.
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