Bob Godfrey

Great news for Danbury! Great news! The Community Investment Fund (CIF) board has allocated $5 million to the Downtown Danbury's Revitalization: Streetscapes for the Future Project.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that Wrong Way Driver Detection Installations will be performed on I-84 at Exit 2 eastbound and Exit 8 westbound in Danbury. This project is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, March 12. The project consists of installation of the wrong way driver system on I-84 Eastbound, Exit 2 in Danbury.

Affordable and accessible childcare is essential for Connecticut families and businesses to thrive. H.B. 5003, a top legislative priority for House Democrats this session, will expedite funding for families, attract and retain childcare educators, and enhance both new and existing childcare facilities.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT is announcing that Wrong Way Driver Detection Installations will be performed on I-84 at Exit 2 eastbound and Exit 8 westbound in Danbury. This project is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, March 12. The project consists of installation of the wrong way driver system on I-84 Eastbound, Exit 2 in Danbury.

The Connecticut House of Representatives also took a significant step in supporting veterans by passing legislation that provides much-needed tax relief for those who are 100% permanently and totally disabled due to their military service. This bill recognizes the sacrifices made by these veterans and aims to ease their financial burden by reducing property tax obligations, allowing them to keep more of their hard-earned income for essential needs.

Last night, House of Representatives voted to approve an immediate $40 million injection of state funding to cities and towns to support Special Education needs for the current fiscal year. This funding will be allocated through the Excess Cost Grant program and distributed through a tiered reimbursement structure that prioritizes funding for the neediest cities and towns. The City of Danbury's special education funding is set to increase by $384,892. (Please note that these are preliminary numbers and are subject to revision.)

Thank you to everyone who attended the Danbury Meet and Greet earlier this week. We had a productive conversation about several topics, including electric costs and funding for both public education as well as public universities. If you were unable to attend and have a question, comment or concern that you would like to share, please reach out to my office.

Please join the Danbury delegation for a meet and greet event next Tuesday, February 18th. We will be available to listen and discuss your questions, comments and concerns. Hope to see you there!