Coutu is focused on the people, not special interests...

To date over 600 Coutu signs have been distributed to supporters throughout the district. Each day we continue to have requests for 2-10 new sign locations. The reason for this continued support is the fact that Chris will represent the people, not PAC's or other special interests.
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Norwich Bulletin's Questions of the Week: Coutu answers
 
Question 1: What is your top priority if elected to the General Assembly?
 Reduce spending by focusing on regionalization, efficient government, early retirement packages, benchmarking, zero-based and performance based budgeting. Hold our politicians and Hartford accountable.

Question 2: How would you propose reducing the property tax burden on homeowners?Challenge all tax and spending increases. Support a 3cap, then voter referendum. This will empower the people to have a say in their budgets and government to operate on efficient budgets. The 3cap would also have provisions in cases where there are drastic increases or emergencies.

Question 3: How would suggest the state address the energy crisis?
Establish a master plan, energy efficiency programs, utilize gas tax revenue for transportation instead of the general fund.

Question 4: Do you favor a constitutional convention for the purpose of allowing initiative petitions by citizens? Yes.

Question 5: What proposal would support to address the health care issue?
Given the current condition of the economy, the state has to be careful not to make promises it cannot keep. The budget deficit is currently in the hundreds of millions, perhaps $1 billion by some estimates. People need to be assured that the state can and will follow through with promises it has already made. The state income tax, the Small Business Entity Tax, and other taxes were supposed to be temporary when instituted. The state lottery was supposed to fund education, and the gas tax was supposed to fund transportation. We need leaders who will hold Hartford accountable, and are focused on results, not political party prosperity.

Coutu connects with local residents and students..

As of September 10th, 47th District Candidate Christopher Coutu has over 400 support signs around the district. This large showing of support is in line with Mr. Coutu's effort to visit over 2000 homes over the past few months.
 
"After serving my country for 14 years, I got tired of candidates running un-opposed. I decided to take action instead of complaining" stated Coutu. "This is democracy at it's best and the people of the 47th appreciate my long term commitment to the district."
 

$29,000 with 260 donations vs. $1,000 and 44 donations?

As of July 10th Christopher Coutu has $29,000 from 260 donations and the Citizens Election Program, while the incumbent has 1,000 from 44 donations. Coutu was one of the first candidates in the state to qualify. To see where past candidate funding has come from, click here.
 

Coutu one of the first candidates in state to file

47th District Candidate Christopher Coutu filed the required Citizens Election Program documentation on the 10th of June. With 250 donations and over $5,000, Coutu may qualify for the $25,000. This will enable Coutu to focus on the issues, not fundraising or politics.

After completing our first goal we are focused on obtaining 250 volunteers to support Christopher though out the campaign. We are also looking for people to host neighborhood "Meet and Greets", to empower Chris to get his message out to your family, friends and neighbors. If you would like to help please email us.

Coutu has growing support base of donors

47th District Candidate Christopher Coutu is well on his way to qualify for the Citizens Election Program. To date over 240 donors have contributed to Christopher's campaign.

"Connecticut's tax and spend ideology does not work" said Christopher Coutu. The people of the 47th are anxious for a change in ideology. Government should facilitate business growth, not tax people out of business. Government should be lean and operate efficiently, not attempt to solve every issue with more taxes..."

GOP nominates Coutu for 47th District seat

Norwich Bulletin
Norwich, Conn. — Alderman Christopher Coutu unanimously received the Republican nomination Thursday night to run for the 47th District house seat.

Coutu, 31, is an adjunct professor of finance at Three Rivers Community College. He is an Air Force veteran, and said his background in finance and economics will be an asset to the district.

“We need to control spending to stop (the state’s) tax and spend ideology,” he said.

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