Torrington: Building a Better Connecticut Tour
Key Takeaways
- Tour highlights plan to boost jobs and support local businesses.
- Speakers push infrastructure investments for safer roads and bridges.
- Advocates call for stronger school choice and parental involvement.
- Organizers emphasize fiscal responsibility and streamlined state spending.
TORRINGTON – On Monday evening, State Representatives Jay Case and Joe Canino joined State Senators Stephen Harding, Henri Martin, and Jeff Gordon as part of the Building a Better Connecticut Tour. The statewide tour, which focuses on listening to residents and highlighting community priorities, made its latest stop at Torrington’s Bad Dog Brewing Company.
Local residents, business owners, and community leaders gathered to hear from lawmakers and share their own experiences. The conversation centered on some of the most pressing issues facing Northwestern Connecticut—particularly local zoning challenges, housing affordability, and the broader question of how to keep Connecticut competitive and welcoming for families and businesses.
Legislators spoke about the importance of balancing responsible development with community character, and they emphasized the role of local decision-making in shaping long-term growth. Attendees also raised concerns about the rising cost of living and the need for policies that help retain young people and support small businesses.
The tour stop in Torrington offered a relaxed, accessible environment for residents to engage directly with their elected officials. As the Building a Better Connecticut Tour continues across the state, lawmakers say they hope to bring these conversations back to Hartford and translate local feedback into meaningful policy discussions.
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