Connecticut
Citizens' Assembly
on Property Taxes
Support a statewide conversation on approaches to funding essential community services.
Support a statewide conversation on approaches to funding essential community services.
The Connecticut Citizens' Assembly is a groundbreaking democratic initiative designed to give residents a direct voice in state policy. By bringing together a representative group of citizens from across the state, we aim to solve the complex challenge of funding local public services.
From transportation and infrastructure to education and emergency response, local public services are the backbone of our communities. Our mission is to give a representative sample of the people of Connecticut a chance to set their priorities for public service provision and funding.
Every corner of Connecticut — from coastal towns to rural communities — deserves a seat at the table. Our assembly ensures diverse, representative voices shape the future of how we fund the services that matter most.
In person days will run roughly 9–5, with dinner and hotel provided on Saturday night for two day sessions.
Virtual days will run roughly 9–1.
Our path from design to implementation to lasting impact on Connecticut's communities.
3 months of preparatory work — forming the expert governance committee, designing the assembly process, and recruiting a representative sample of Connecticut residents.
A randomly selected group of citizens from across the state will be invited to participate, ensuring the assembly reflects Connecticut's full geographic and demographic diversity.
Assembly participants meet for 6 structured sessions — hearing from experts, deliberating in small groups, and building consensus around funding priorities.
Citizens collectively draft a set of clear, actionable recommendations for how Connecticut should fund local public services equitably and sustainably.
State Comptroller Sean Scanlon presents the assembly's findings at a State Legislature hearing, where they serve as a primary evidence base for municipal funding reform.
The Connecticut Citizens' Assembly works in direct partnership with elected officials to ensure that the voices of everyday residents shape real policy outcomes.
"Assembly recommendations will be brought by State Comptroller Sean Scanlon to a hearing in the State Legislature, serving as the primary evidence base for municipal funding reforms."
We are committed to transparency, rigorous process design, and genuine civic engagement. Every participant receives the expert knowledge and deliberative support needed to make meaningful, informed recommendations.
Support the Assembly
A distinguished group of scholars, practitioners, and civic leaders guiding the assembly's design — ensuring methodological rigor, independence, and deep expertise in deliberative democracy and Connecticut policy.
Meet the Committee →The Connecticut Citizens' Assembly is made possible by the generous support of individuals and organizations committed to strengthening democracy in Connecticut.
Have questions about the assembly or want to provide input? Want to offer financial or in-kind support, or looking for opportunities for research? We are committed to transparency and citizen engagement throughout this process.
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