August 24, 2020

Newsletter 7 – Holding Eversource accountable

Dear Friends & Neighbors, After Tropical Storm Isais, too many of us suffered through electrical outages and blocked roads, in many cases lasting over one week. Eversource dropped the ball – big time. We need to ensure this does not happen again. Today the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), Eversource’s regulator, heard public testimony. They have the authority to …

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July 28, 2020

Newsletter 6 – Police Reform Bill

Dear Friends & Neighbors, Every vote matters. That is the lesson from the recent Connecticut State House passage of the Police Reform bill that limits Qualified Immunity for Norwalk and New Canaan police officers. Limiting Qualified Immunity makes police officers more vulnerable to frivolous litigation, plus discourages recruiting and retaining top talent. Our towns could be subject to increased litigation …

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July 14, 2020

Newsletter 5 – Knocking On Doors

Dear Friends & Neighbors, I am now knocking on constituent doors in both Norwalk and New Canaan. Getting very encouraging and welcoming reactions!! In our world of COVID, I adjust by remaining outside, standing back 6 feet from the front door, wearing a mask and then putting my palm card down on the steps. Would you like to help? Please …

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June 10, 2020

Newsletter 4 – Calm, Thoughtful Leadership For Turbulent Times

Dear Friends & Neighbors, Please see my one minute video explaining why I am running to reclaim the State House seat for Norwalk and New Canaan. With so much turbulence going on, I am proud to offer my 19 year track record of calm and thoughtful leadership, that brings people together and which produces real change. Please Click to Hear …

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May 20, 2020

GOP Endorsement

Thank you to the Norwalk and New Canaan delegates for unanimously selecting me as the 142nd district Republican candidate! See my post on this issue

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March 28, 2020

Newsletter 3 – The Latest News

Dear Friends & Neighbors, As we all deal with the COVID virus, I hope that you are in good health. Like so many others, my family has been social distancing and working from home. Sometimes keeping our spirits up can be challenging. That is why last week I decided to put up my American flag. We are all in this …

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February 13, 2020

Newsletter 2 – Come Listen to Fred Wilms on The Cup Of Joe Political Show

Last month Lisa Wexler interviewed me for her radio show! We touched on the following topics: -Why I am running to reclaim my House seat. -What happened in the 2018 election. -Why the 2020 election will be different. -My unique banking/government finance background. -Transportation funding and why I oppose tolls. Click to Listen Now Click to Listen Now I am …

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January 21, 2020

Newsletter 1 – Fred Wilms for State Representative 2020

On January 8th, in a room filled with excited supporters, I kicked off my campaign to reclaim the 142nd State House seat. I am running because I cannot sit by – watch our beautiful State continue to decline – and do nothing. It is time we start growing and winning again. It is time to save Connecticut. For Connecticut, 2010 …

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January 1, 2020

Endorsed by the Independent Party

I am honored to receive the Independent Party endorsement. Connecticut’s fiscal problems transcend party labels and I am willing to work with all like-minded organizations in solving them. Connecticut’s fiscal challenges transcend party labels and I am willing to work with all like-minded organizations. I will be on the ballot on both the GOP and independent lines. See my post …

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