Something is stirring in the “Quiet Corner” of Connecticut
The most recent Convention of States Town Hall took place in Woodstock. Nestled in the northeastern corner of Connecticut, this rural town is known for its early American history, pastoral landscape, and small farms. It’s the quintessential New England town dotted with antique shops, family-owned restaurants, ice cream shops, and a mix of small businesses that serve the local community.
A small but enthusiastic group of people attended the Town Hall meeting on a chilly Wednesday night. They came with concerns and left with hope.
The genesis of this meeting is the direct result of a truck driver who drove more than 80 miles from Woodstock to attend a COS Town Hall meeting in Naugatuck. During the Q&A, he spoke up to say there are people in his area who would be very interested to learn about Convention of States.
The grassroots network was sparked and the Connecticut team of volunteers immediately set up a Town Hall meeting in Woodstock.
People Are Uniting Despite Polarization
"Connecticut may be a blue state, but people of all stripes are not happy with what’s going on in this country,” said District Captain Martin Nieski. “The dysfunction in both national-level parties creates anxiety about where the country is heading. People feel ignored by Washington, D.C. and threatened by the federal government’s corruption, overreach, and out-of-control spending. There are also serious concerns about the lack of leadership in a White House that can’t even get its messaging straight as Russia invades Ukraine.“
Moreover, the spirit of our country is fractured by the extreme political polarization and censorship that has done nothing but tear relationships apart. People are worn down and tired of breathing the toxic air that’s constantly pumped out from the mainstream media. In some cases, relationships have been torn apart. Others have agreed to not discuss politics in order to preserve their families and friendships. Either way, there is a loss of open and caring conversation about things that really matter.
A Firm Foundation in Common Beliefs
Despite this cloud of oppression on free speech and honest debate, there are truisms – like our belief in “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all” -- that will never be defeated.
So, when a little Town Hall meeting in the “Quiet Corner” of Connecticut reveals a pathway back to sanity and a more simplified approach to government – based on the Constitution – hope and excitement gets a quick boost.
Convention of States creates an opportunity to find agreement on three common-sense resolutions:
- To rein in the federal authority and return power back to the states and local communities;
- To create term limits for federal bureaucrats; and
- To operate our nation with a federal spending budget.
These are matters that most Americans can come to an agreement on, regardless of political leanings. Nearly all opposition to these pillars comes from the far-left agenda which does not want to give up any of its power.
We need to ask: Are most people in Connecticut in favor of far-left politics? Are even moderate Democrats also afraid to speak out for fear of social media shaming? Do we have the courage to even try to make a difference?
Convention of States Lights A Pathway
Connecticut is filled with families and people who are working hard just to get by. Fifty percent of families of four in Connecticut are living on less than $65,000 per year, according to the 2021-2022 medium-income report by United Way of Connecticut. As inflation soars and gas prices reach record highs, most of us are facing the same challenges. At the end of the day, we have more in common than not.
Amidst a gloomy political and economic outlook, Convention of States shines bright as a pathway to return more power back to the states and local communities as originally designed by our Founding Fathers. The Convention of States has the power to repair the damage and halt the federal government from further eroding personal liberties.
Massachusetts Supports Convention of States
Proof that even blue states are getting behind this grassroots movement is found in our very blue neighbor, Massachusetts.
In January, a “supermajority of Democrats” passed the Convention of States resolution in committee. The resolution will now move to the full legislature, which is known as the General Court.
“If Massachusetts’ legislators can come to agreement and pass the resolution, then why not Connecticut? Town by town, we will continue to meet with concerned citizens and ignite sparks of hope for everyone who wants better government for America,” said Maureen Zollo, state director of Connecticut Convention of States.
Currently, 19 states have passed the Convention of States resolution. Only 15 more are needed to trigger a convention. To learn more about Convention of States, click here to hear from our founder, Mark Meckler.
Take Action!
We encourage you to help spread the word about Convention of States in Connecticut. This is a grassroots movement that needs both volunteers and petition signers. To explore volunteer opportunities, click here. Please sign the petition to inform your state representatives about your support for Convention of States. If you’d like to have a Town Hall meeting in your town, please email Maureen Zollo at maureen.zollo@cosaction.com.
