Connecticut gubernatorial candidates, incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont and challenger Josh Elliott, participated in a debate on Wednesday night in New Haven. The debate, hosted by WTNH, covered various topics, including taxes, immigration, and education.
Taxes and Immigration
Elliott accused Lamont of being too afraid of the federal government and not doing enough to keep immigration enforcement agents out of Connecticut. Lamont responded by stating that ICE agents are subject to the same rules as police and have generally stayed away from schools and courthouses.
The debate also touched on the topic of taxes, with Elliott advocating for a fair tax structure and a surcharge on incomes in the millions. Lamont argued that increasing taxes would harm the middle class and instead proposed developing more housing to bring in tax revenue.
Education and Other Topics
Both candidates expressed support for school district regionalization and increasing funding for the Department of Children and Families. They also discussed surveillance, with Lamont supporting the expansion of red light and speeding cameras, while Elliott opposed the collection of data.
The debate was held roughly three weeks before the August 11 Democratic gubernatorial primary, which will determine the candidate to face Republican candidate Ryan Fazio in the general election.
Original reporting: New Haven Independent — read the source article.
