Early Voting and Money for State Parks

October 29, 2024


 
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Dear Neighbor,

Election Day is one week away! In addition to being able to cast your ballot on November 5, CT residents will have the option to vote early through through Saturday, November 3. The polling locations will be open from 8 AM- 8 PM.

Middletown's early voting location is the City Hall Council Chamber, located at 245 deKoven Drive. Click here to learn more. 

If you need to check your voting status, get information on how to register for the first time, or find your polling location, please visit the the Secretary of the State's Voter Fact Sheet

Governor Lamont has announced $30 million in state bonding will go toward improving our state parks and forests. The funding will support much-needed infrastructure repairs and renovations across Connecticut’s 110 state parks and 32 state forests, ensuring a better experience for everyone who wants to spend time in the great outdoors.

$3 million of that investment will fund urgent repairs at state parks that were damaged in historic floods in August. The storm caused significant damage to:

This funding supports the Restore CT State Parks initiative, which is an historic effort by the Lamont administration and the state legislature to address the backlog of needed repairs. Since 2022, the state has committed more than $70 million of American Rescue Plan Act and state bond funds to support investment in outdoor recreation.

Improving our parks and forests will benefit everyone in the state. Access to parks promotes physical fitness by providing opportunities for hiking, biking, jogging, and so much more. The outdoors also helps to improve mental health by reducing stress and anxiety. Additionally, parks provide recreational spaces where families can come together. Ultimately, this investment will increase the quality of life while preserving Connecticut’s natural beauty.

ICYMI: A state of emergency has been declared in Connecticut. This will help provide state and local emergency management officials with the necessary tools to monitor and limit the threat of potential fires, respond to active fires, and respond to any additional fires that may start. 

⚠️ PLEASE help spread the word to Connecticut residents to avoid any type of outdoor burning as the current conditions pose a high risk of fire danger.

Sincerely,

Kai Belton
State Representative
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