January 19, 2012

NICASTRO NAMED TO GOVERNMENT ADVISORY PANEL

State Representative Frank Nicastro (D-79th) has been appointed to the Connecticut Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations by House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-84th). Rep. Nicastro of Bristol will join Senator Steve Cassano (D-4th), representatives from the executive branch, municipalities, other local interests, and the general public on the 24 member commission.

"Rep. Nicastro will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations," said House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan of Meriden. "His two decades of service in municipal government, coupled with his legislative experience, make Frank an ideal individual to serve on this important commission."

“I am honored to serve and look forward to working to improve the relationship between municipalities, the state and other governmental bodies,” said Nicastro. “As a former Bristol mayor I understand the issues cities and towns face every day and will bring those concerns forward.”

"For several years Frank and I were both mayors of large cities. We both recognize the need for regional cooperation," said state Senator Steve Cassano (D-4th), who is the former longtime mayor of Manchester. "Frank is very direct and he understands the need for all of us to work together. His expertise and experience will be a welcome addition to the Commission."

Created in 1985, the commission’s role is to serve as a forum for state and local officials, conduct research on intergovernmental issues, encourage and coordinate studies of intergovernmental issues by universities, initiate policy development and make recommendations to all levels of government.