Friday December 12, 2008
Veteran Sen. Bill Nickerson, R-Greenwich, one of the most articulate, humorous voices for financial reason, peformed one of his last functions today before retiring from the General Assembly.
Appearing on the State Bond Commission, the former long-time ranking member of the legislative Finance Committee said that after 22 years, he’s proud of what he’s done, but it’s time to move on.
Rather than claim any credit, he suggested that lawmakers in his position ask themselves one question: “Was the state in a better place because we got here?”
After the commission’s meeting, Rell took questions, as usual from reporters. Asked whwether she would support GOP State Chairman Chris Healy, up for re-election next year, the governor said yes.
“He’s done a good job,” said Rell. Healhy has recently been critical of Rell. “We have to talk about how we can grow our party. I don’t want to sugarcoat it. We got beat in the election. We need to build a bench. I think we’re all in this together.”