Development News for Ansonia, Connecticut

Ansonia Criticized for Insufficient Communication on Budget Referendum

The city of Ansonia faced criticism for its communication strategy regarding a recent budget referendum. Residents complained on social media that the city did not adequately inform the public about the vote, relying heavily on Facebook despite many residents not having accounts. In contrast, the previous administration under Mayor David Cassetti utilized robocalls, the city website, and social media for budget vote awareness. This year's referendum saw the school budget pass with a 0% increase, while the city budget was rejected.