Connecticut Conference of Munies offers five-point program to foster economic growth

The CCM just issued their proposal for the special session on jobs set for Wednesday:

1) create state/local economic teams to expedite permitting and development assistance.

2) allow munies to contract licensed professional engineers to review development proposals and reduce the state backlogs.

3) force state agencies, including environment, transportation and economic development to act on applications within 90 days or trigger an automatic approval.

4) streamlining state funding procedures.

5) create ombudsmen positions in state agencies to interact with local governments.