Connecticut Women in Politics:  Past, Present, and Future

League of Women Voters of Connecticut

You are invited!  What is it like to be a woman in politics and how has that changed over the years?  Why are women still underrepresented in politics today?  What can we do to move toward equity at all levels of government?

Please join the League of Women Voters of Connecticut on March 9th from 12:30 to 1:30p for this special Women's History Month virtual event hosted by the Capitol Information and Tours, a program of the League of Women Voters of Connecticut.

You will hear from:

• Kay Maxwell, League of Women Voters of Connecticut
• Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut
• Gemeem Davis, Bridgeport Generation Now
• Callie Heilmann, Bridgeport Generation Now

Click here for registration.

The America 250 | CT Commission

invites the people of Connecticut to provide feedback as we approach the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026

The Commission seeks to create a commemoration that is relevant, inclusive, and engaging, where Connecticut residents of all ages and backgrounds see themselves in history, appreciate its relevance, and understand how the diverse people of the past all contributed to the American story.  Through the stories we share, this anniversary can encourage patriotism and pride in American resiliance while also fostering critical awareness of our faults, past and present.

How would you like to be included? 

We want to hear from you! If you are a… 

• activist 
• business owner 
• community leader 
• creative thinker 
• elected official 
• historian  
• immigrant 
• librarian  
• museum professional  
• parent 
• professor 
• refugee 
• student 
• teacher 

… we ask you to participate!  

Register online to participate via Zoom.

Facilitator 

Listening sessions will be led by Richard M. Josey Jr., Founder and Principal Consultant for Collective Journeys LLC. A nationally recognized facilitator, interpreter, and equity and inclusion consultant, Richard’s personal guiding principle, “What Kind of Ancestor Will You Be?” has inspired thousands of public historians toward work in community development and transformation, development, as well as intentional planning. 

Reach out to Cyndi Tolosa at CT Humanities with any questions: 860-986-6704 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

PLEASE JOIN US for:

Town Hall with Wilton Town Administrator Matt Knickerbocker

Thursday March 30 (7-8:30pm)

at the Wilton Library Brubeck Room

Join Town Administrator Matt Knickerbocker in an open Town Hall forum. The Town Administrator role is new to our town governance system, and Matt is the first person ever to serve in this capacity. He began the job in September 2022, so this Town Hall at the six-month mark will be a great opportunity for him to read out his early on-the-job insights. He'll speak about his work in implementing the mission of streamlining Town operations and finding new efficiencies, as outlined by the First Selectwoman and Board of Selectmen when the position of Town Administrator was created. He will also briefly touch on the history of our classic New England “town meeting” form of government and the highly interconnected functions that exist between public, private and civic organizations that help it function successfully.

Prior to coming to Wilton, Knickerbocker was First Selectman in Bethel, CT, for 13 years. During that time, he worked closely with Lynn Vanderslice on various municipal and regional projects as part of WestCOG (Western CT Council of Governments). He was also a member of the Bethel Board of Education for ten years, serving seven years as chairman, when he oversaw renovation of two school buildings and comprehensive curriculum revamp.

Constituents can register for this event through the library calendar, and submit questions in advance to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

This program is co-sponsored by Wilton Library and Wilton League of Women Voters.

**UPDATE as of 2/28**  This event is ON tonight at 7p!  We hope to see you there.

Please join us as we present, with our co-sponsor the Wilton Library, a Legislative Dialogue to give our elected state legislators an opportunity to present their priorities for the 2023 Connecticut Assembly session, and for constituents to provide them feedback and ask them questions about issues facing our town and state.  Senator Ceci Maher (District 26) and Representative Keith Denning (District 42) both plan to attend.

This event will be held in person in the Brubeck Room at Wilton Library.  It will also be recorded and made available through the library and the League after the event.

Free and open to the public, but as seating is limited, please register online.  Constituents can submit questions to the legislators in advance at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , and will also be able to submit questions during the live event.

If you missed the event, you can find the video here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DliNWrgFaLg