GOP governor candidate says too many conflicts at Capitol
HARTFORD (AP) — Republican gubernatorial candidate David Stemerman is calling for an end to conflicts of interest in Connecticut state government, especially the General Assembly.
The former Greenwich hedge fund manager on Thursday unveiled a multi-point plan that calls for barring legislators who are members of a state employee union from voting on legislation that directly affects them or their union membership. Stemerman claims the legislature is being "held hostage" by the unions.
When asked if he supports turning the current part-time legislature into a full-time operation to reduce conflicts, Stemerman says he would be open to discussing the concept.
Stemerman is one of five Republicans participating in the Aug. 14 primary.
Like Greenwich businessman Ned Lamont, the endorsed Democratic candidate, Stemerman says he will not accept the governor's $150,000 salary if elected.
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