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Coutu Responds to Malone’s Residency Accusations

NORWICH- Christopher Coutu, Republican candidate for state representative in the 47^th House District, today responded to unfounded assertions by incumbent Democratic State Representative Jack Malone concerning his district residency.

In Saturday’s Norwich Bulletin, Malone questioned if Coutu could in fact seek the 47^th district seat while not a resident of the district.  “I have a huge problem if he is allowed to run from his Yantic Street address.  It is a given that you run from the district you live in.  If the Republican Party and the election committee didn’t tell him he had to live in the district, I will be on the phone Monday to ask for a ruling.” Malone said.

“State law is clear in stating that a candidate need only live in the district he or she runs in on the day he is sworn into office,” Coutu said. “I have requested the State Elections Enforcement Commission for a written conformation validating this fact.”

Coutu, a Norwich City Councilman who’s home residence was Taftville for 30 years and lives mere blocks from the district border, will be moving back to Taftville soon, where he has volunteered as a firefighter for ten years.

 “I think we should wonder why Jack Malone, after fourteen years in the legislature, is unfamiliar with some of the basic laws we send him to Hartford to vote on,” said Coutu.  “Eliminating this kind of disconnect is one of the many reasons I am seeking election to the House of Representatives.”

Coutu also noted that it was interesting to him that Malone was so animated in his objection to Coutu running at all.  “In America we encourage debate and an open political process that encourages qualified candidates with ideas to seek office. That’s the America I am proud to serve.” said Coutu. 

“It’s also very important to remember that the 47^th district encompasses four towns. I love my hometown, but I also have a strong desire to be an advocate for the people of Canterbury, Scotland and Sprague as well.”

Coutu will officially announce his candidacy for the 47^th district at 3:00 p.m. on April 12^th at the VFW Post 594. 

The 47^th district includes the Norwich, Scotland, Sprague and Canterbury.

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