(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today said that he is looking forward to holding the first event in this year’s series of gubernatorial community forums in Norwalk on Wednesday evening, saying that the forum is an opportunity to discuss his agenda for the future with state residents.  In particular, he said he would like to discuss the responsible management of the state’s finances, efforts to support job growth, proposals to increase universal access to pre-kindergarten and make higher education a little more affordable, and a proposed increase the state’s minimum wage.

The event will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2014, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Community Room of Norwalk City Hall (125 East Avenue).  Residents who would like an opportunity to ask a question should arrive prior to the start of the event to submit their names on a sign-up sheet.  The forum is open to the public and tickets are not necessary.

Dates and locations for additional community forums throughout the state will be announced during the coming weeks as each event is scheduled.  Governor Malloy has held these forums each year since his inauguration in 2011, speaking with hundreds of citizens on a comprehensive range of topics.