{"id":5084374,"date":"2019-09-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ctlatinonews.com\/ct-hispanic-democratic-caucus-endorses-russo-for-middletown-mayor\/"},"modified":"2019-09-03T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-09-03T04:00:00","slug":"ct-hispanic-democratic-caucus-endorses-russo-for-middletown-mayor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latinonewsnetwork.com\/ctln\/2019\/09\/03\/ct-hispanic-democratic-caucus-endorses-russo-for-middletown-mayor\/","title":{"rendered":"CT Hispanic Democratic Caucus endorses Russo for Middletown Mayor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/153786777985609\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CT Hispanic Democratic Caucus<\/a> (CHDC)  endorsed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billrussoformayor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bill Russo<\/a> for Mayor of Middletown.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Russo is only the fourth candidate for mayor to receive the group\u2019s endorsement, according to an article by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctpost.com\/middletown\/article\/Middletown-mayoral-candidate-endorsed-by-CT-14387359.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ctpost.com.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Haven Mayor Toni Harp, Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin and Danbury Mayor Chris Setaro were endorsed on Aug. 13.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Russo,\nMiddletown\u2019s public works director, has worked for the city for 35 years. He is\na Middletown native having been born and raised in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a release from the group, its endorsements are based on a candidate\u2019s interests in the issues affecting the working class, the immigrant community, diversity, education, veterans, and continued effort to elect Latinos to office.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\nCT Hispanic Democratic Caucus also recognizes the individual\u2019s commitment to\naddressing the needs of all individuals and families living and working in\ntheir city, according to the release.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe need leaders who will fight every day for progressive values, embrace diversity, support electing Latinos to office, protect both immigrant and the LGBTQ community rights and support the mission and message of the CT Hispanic Democratic Caucus,\u201d the CT Hispanic Democratic Caucus said in the press release. \u201cThat means we have to care about who wins not just the general election, but primary elections as well. The CHDC is a grassroots statewide political organization that has fostered significant efforts to support candidates for constitutional office, municipal boards, and commission that reflect our demographic, diversity and values.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his website, Russo said, \u201cTo me, good government and Democratic values are all about making sure people get their money\u2019s worth for the taxes they pay. We need to keep taxes down while making sure we have great parks, safe roads and streets, solid infrastructure, and strong schools. It takes experience to make that happen, and I\u2019ll put my experiences and work ethic up against anyone who wants to run for this office.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Source: ctpost.com<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The CT Hispanic Democratic Caucus (CHDC) endorsed Bill Russo for Mayor of Middletown. 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