The DTC Summits are opportunities for DTC members to come together to get the best of what we can offer each other. We plan the sessions we need and bring our own expertise to provide a free day of instruction to our peers.
2019 DTC Summit
The first DTC Summit came from a desire to share successes and best practices after the Blue Wave of 2018.
2020 DTC Summit
The face-to-face experience and learning opportunity of the 2019 Summit was such a success, we decided to do it again! We reviewed what worked from the 2019 municipal elections and talked skill building for 2020.
2021 DTC Summit
In 2021, our Summit was virtual. We focused more on themes and messages that we would need to be successful at the local level. We heard presentations from:
- Mike Farina at Blue Edge Strategies on how to combat Trumpism
- Erika Haynes at School and State Finance on breaking down local budgets
- Sara Bronin at Desgregate Connecticut on Zoning and Equity
- Evonne Klein, Former Housing Commissioner on Talking About Affordable Housing
These are the kinds of topics our candidates can and should be prepared to address. Covid didn’t stop us from having a great day and sharing the information we need to help our Town Committees!