Archive for February, 2009

Representative Perillo, Senator Debicella Propose Exit 14 Southbound Ramp in Shelton

by: manderson February 25, 2009

State Representative Jason Perillo (R-113), and state Senator Dan Debicella (R-21) have proposed a new southbound entrance ramp to Route 8 at Exit 14 in Shelton. The two legislators recently testified in favor of their legislation, SB 446, An Act Concerning The Issuance Of Bonds For A Southbound Entrance Ramp To Route 8 In Shelton, [...]

Q-Poll Results Reflect Views of 113th District on Spending Cuts vs Tax Hikes

by: manderson February 20, 2009

A recent Quinnipiac University poll showing Connecticut residents overwhelmingly prefer reducing state spending to increasing taxes to resolve the state’s budget crisis also reflect the views of most 113th District residents who have contacted state Representative Jason Perillo on the issue, Perillo said today. By a whopping 67 percent margin, citizens responding to the Q-poll [...]

Rep. Perillo testifies before Planning & Development Committee

by: bsundie February 18, 2009

Representative Perillo testifies February 18th at a public hearing in favor of a bill that will enable municipalities to tax vehicles in their communities in a fairer and more informed manner. The measure also would ensure that vehicle owners are not improperly taxed, which can be burdensome and unfair. The hearing was conducted by the state legislature’s Planning and Development Committee.

Rep. Perillo, Other Shelton Legislators Pleased with Governor Rell’s Budget

by: manderson February 5, 2009

State Representatives Jason Perillo and Lawrence Miller and state Senator Dan Debicella are pleased with Governor M. Jodi Rell’s proposed $38.4 billion two-year state budget, praising it as a responsible plan for preserving necessary government programs and services without burdening state residents with new sales and income taxes. “Governor Rell took the right tone in her budget address,” said [...]

Rep. Perillo to Step Down as Shelton’s 2nd Ward Alderman

by: manderson February 5, 2009

State Representative Jason Perillo will be stepping down from his seat as Shelton’s 2nd Ward Alderman soon. Citing increased demands on his time stemming from his responsibilities as a state legislator and his desire to spend more time with his wife, Perillo, R-113th District, informed Board of Aldermen President John F. Anglace Thursday morning of [...]