Jodi Rell in Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009
On Civil Rights:
Only governor to sign civil unions without a court order
Protecting civil rights - for all. Governor Rell signed into law landmark civil unions legislation, declaring Connecticut will not tolerate discrimination in any form. The Governor received the Log Cabin Republican’s “Spirit of Lincoln Award” - the
group’s highest honor - in recognition of “her steadfast support of the gay and lesbian citizens of Connecticut and for being the only U.S. governor to sign civil unions legislation without a court order.”
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website jodirell06.com, “Issues”
Sep 18, 2006
On Energy & Oil:
20% alternative fuels by 2020
Connecticut’s Energy Vision: For a Cleaner, Greener State- A Vision for the Next Generation
- Lower prices for consumers
- Less reliance on foreign energy
- Environmentally sound technology
- Becoming a center for economic development
Governor Rell’s energy plan starts with a vision for the next generation--and deals at the same time with current price spikes, while keeping our state at the forefront of clean-energy and energy-efficient technologies. In addition, Governor
Rell proposes these longer-term steps: - 20% of all energy used and sold in Connecticut to come from clean or renewable resources by 2020
- A 20% reduction in peak electric demand by 2020
- A 20% reduction in fossil fuel consumption by 2020
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Commercial transportation fuels sold in Connecticut to contain a mixture of 20% alternative fuels by 2020
- Residential and commercial heating oil used in Connecticut to contain a mix of 20% alternative fuels by 2020
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website jodirell06.com, “Issues”
Sep 18, 2006
On Government Reform:
Ban on campaign cash from special interests
Ethics reform - first on the agenda. In her very first State of the State Address, Governor Rell proposed a sweeping package of ethics reforms called “Fairness Over Favoritism.” From restructuring the State Ethics Commission to reforming the state’s
contracting process, loopholes have been closed, disclosure requirements increased and gift restrictions tightened. Toughest in the nation campaign finance reform: Governor Rell demanded that the General Assembly pass tough, real reforms of our
campaign finance system - including bans on campaign cash from special interests. The changes are considered a national model.
Living those reforms--now. Although many of the campaign finance reforms won’t take effect for statewide offices until 2010,
Governor Rell is already living by standards that are stricter than required by the law. Governor Rell’s campaign is not accepting contributions from lobbyists, political action committees or anyone who negotiates, develops or signs a state contract.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website jodirell06.com, “Issues”
Sep 18, 2006
On Gun Control:
Tough new gun laws, plus special gun courts
Safe and secure neighborhoods, highways and public spaces - for all. Governor Rell believes government has no higher responsibility than safeguarding the lives of its citizens - and that commitment is reflected everywhere. Connecticut cities are getting
help in combating urban violence through new initiatives such as “gun courts” - special court dockets, judges and prosecutors dealing strictly with weapons cases - as well as tough new laws.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website jodirell06.com, “Issues”
Sep 18, 2006
On Health Care:
$1M for outreach to make sure every child is covered
Improving access to health care - for all. Governor Rell has rolled back premiums, enhanced benefits and increased enrollment for children and eligible adults in the HUSKY program. At the same time the state has invested heavily in its community health
centers and in improving access in such critical areas as oral health and cancer and other preventative disease screening. And the Governor has committed $1 million in new funding to boost outreach to make sure that every eligible child is covered.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website jodirell06.com, “Issues”
Sep 18, 2006
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