Connecticut Green Party
Encyclopedia
The Connecticut Green Party is the Connecticut
affiliate of the Green Party
. The party is committed to grassroots democracy, social justice, non-violence and ecological wisdom. Those are also the four pillars of Green politics. Ralph Nader
, perhaps the most well known Green Party figure in the United States, is from Connecticut
. For the 2006 election year, the Connecticut Green Party endorsed Cliff Thornton
to run for Governor, and Ralph Ferrucci to run for U.S. Senate. They also endorsed Daniel Sumrall and Richard Duffee to run for Congress in the 3rd and 4th districts respectively.
In 2007 elections two party members were elected. In New Haven Allan Brison was elected alderman in the 10th Ward (386 votes to 283) , and in Windham, party Co-chair Jean deSmet was elected First Selectman. DeSmet is the first Green Party candidate in the state to win a top municipal office
Green congressional candidates include Steve Fournier (1st), Scott Deshefy (2nd), Ralph Ferrucci (3rd), Richard Duffee (4th) and Harold Burbank (5th).
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
affiliate of the Green Party
Green Party (United States)
The Green Party of the United States is a nationally recognized political party which officially formed in 1991. It is a voluntary association of state green parties. Prior to national formation, many state affiliates had already formed and were recognized by other state parties...
. The party is committed to grassroots democracy, social justice, non-violence and ecological wisdom. Those are also the four pillars of Green politics. Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader is an American political activist, as well as an author, lecturer, and attorney. Areas of particular concern to Nader include consumer protection, humanitarianism, environmentalism, and democratic government....
, perhaps the most well known Green Party figure in the United States, is from Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
. For the 2006 election year, the Connecticut Green Party endorsed Cliff Thornton
Cliff Thornton
Clifford "Cliff" W. Thornton, Jr. is an American drug policy reform advocate and Green politician serving as one of the seven current co-Chairs of the Green Party of the United States....
to run for Governor, and Ralph Ferrucci to run for U.S. Senate. They also endorsed Daniel Sumrall and Richard Duffee to run for Congress in the 3rd and 4th districts respectively.
In 2007 elections two party members were elected. In New Haven Allan Brison was elected alderman in the 10th Ward (386 votes to 283) , and in Windham, party Co-chair Jean deSmet was elected First Selectman. DeSmet is the first Green Party candidate in the state to win a top municipal office
Ballot access
On August 9, 2006, the Connecticut Greens submitted 13,000 signatures to complete their state-wide petition drive for ballot access. Only 7,500 signatures were needed by 4 pm on Wednesday, but the party presented 13,000 as a buffer in case of any errors. Due to the 2010 congressional results, the Connecticut Greens currently hold ballot access in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd congressional districts.2008 elections
For the first time in its history, the Green Party of Connecticut is running candidates for Congress in all five districts.Green congressional candidates include Steve Fournier (1st), Scott Deshefy (2nd), Ralph Ferrucci (3rd), Richard Duffee (4th) and Harold Burbank (5th).
Elected officials
As of November 2007 Five members hold elected office- Allan Brison, Alderman (10th Ward), New Haven
- Jean deSmet, First Selectman, Windham
- Hector Lopez, Constable, New Canaan (Fairfield County)
- Erik Eisenberg, Constable, New Canaan (Fairfield County)
- Lief Smith, Constable, Redding