Connecticut mayor fined for campaign law violation
NEW BRITAIN — A Connecticut mayor has been fined $500 for violating campaign law during her re-election bid.
The state Elections Enforcement Commission ruled Tuesday that a brochure from New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart included with motor vehicle tax bills last year violated state election law because it was too similar to a campaign mailing.
The Republican mayor said she "appreciated" the commission's guidance and the brochures were meant to "inform taxpayers where their money is going and the return on investment they are receiving from their local government."
The complaint was filed by Democratic Town Committee Chairman Bill Shortell.
Stewart tried to seek the GOP nomination for governor, but switched before the primary and launched a failed bid for lieutenant governor. She is a member of Democratic Gov.-elect Ned Lamont's transition team.
Stories that may interest you
Disaster declarations approved as New England virus death toll rises
Connecticut submarine builder Electric Boat's president has tested positive for the coronavirus
Nuclear plant spent fuel transfer to go on despite coronavirus concerns
Plans to transfer radioactive spent fuel at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth to steel-lined dry casks will go on as scheduled despite the coronavirus pandemic
Suspects in killing of Stamford jewelry store owner arrested
Connecticut authorities say suspects in the killing of a Stamford jewelry store owner have been taken into custody in New York on unrelated charges
Cause of death to be determined on 6-week-old infant
The baby had no other known medical conditions other than COVID-19.
READER COMMENTS