Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) was awarded today with the Roger Sherman Public Service Award from the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM). Members of the CCM are in Washington this week for the National League of Cities annual conference.
“These are difficult times for our cities and towns. They’re having to do more with less. They face budget shortfalls, declining tax revenues, and cuts in state aid. And, meanwhile, people are more in need of basic services than before,” said Dodd. “But I’m committed to working with local officials in cities and towns all across Connecticut, not just to make things better today, but to plan for a brighter future for our state.”
The award commends Dodd for his “dedication and service to Connecticut towns and cities during his distinguished career as congressman and senator” and singles out Dodd’s “compassion and tenacity in the cause of those members of our society most in need.”
Dodd is “an indomitable optimist who has worked hard to help make the promise of America a reality. He has made a difference not only for the people of Connecticut, but for millions of Americans and people around the world,” the award reads.
The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities is Connecticut's statewide association of towns and cities. Its 144 member municipalities contain over 90 percent of the state's population. CCM represents municipalities at the General Assembly, before the State executive branch and regulatory agencies, and in the courts.
