Tom Broderick
@trumbullbrod.bsky.social
Educator. Trumbull Town Council D5. CT Parking Reform Co-founder. UConn alum. Personal account.
Pro: homes, safe streets, utility regulation, hiking, local beer
Anti: parking mandates, snob zoning, gestapo shit
CT’s a beautiful place: let’s share it.
Pro: homes, safe streets, utility regulation, hiking, local beer
Anti: parking mandates, snob zoning, gestapo shit
CT’s a beautiful place: let’s share it.
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The election news everyone has been waiting for…meet your next town councilors for Trumbull’s District 5!
Ready to keep this a place where everyone is welcome and build a more walkable, just Trumbull! 🇺🇸🏳️🌈
Ready to keep this a place where everyone is welcome and build a more walkable, just Trumbull! 🇺🇸🏳️🌈
Reposted by Tom Broderick
four score and seven years later, lincoln would defend the american experiment in similar terms, rooting the the war effort in a defense of freedom and equality — those were the things that made american civilization distinctive in his telling.
February 15, 2026 at 1:17 AM
four score and seven years later, lincoln would defend the american experiment in similar terms, rooting the the war effort in a defense of freedom and equality — those were the things that made american civilization distinctive in his telling.
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interesting to think that revolutionary era americans understood themselves as making a break with the “old world” and establishing a new civilization. and crucially, this new civilization rested on republican self-government, not “sovereignty.”
The Rubio speech really is appalling, and if you haven’t read it yet, you should.
www.state.gov/releases/off...
www.state.gov/releases/off...
February 15, 2026 at 1:17 AM
interesting to think that revolutionary era americans understood themselves as making a break with the “old world” and establishing a new civilization. and crucially, this new civilization rested on republican self-government, not “sovereignty.”
Rewatching the LOTR extended editions and suffice it to say that these type of mixed-use, walkable places are illegal to build in most of Connecticut
February 15, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Rewatching the LOTR extended editions and suffice it to say that these type of mixed-use, walkable places are illegal to build in most of Connecticut
Submitted testimony in favor of SB 151, which would right-size min lot mandates and broadly legalize townhomes.
My pitch: these are common-sense provisions to increase choice, freedom, and flexibility for our towns, our friends, and our families.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
My pitch: these are common-sense provisions to increase choice, freedom, and flexibility for our towns, our friends, and our families.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Thomas Broderick- SB 151 PRO
To: Connecticut General Assembly Housing Committee Re: SB 151- An Act Prohibiting Certain Land Use and Zoning Limitations on Housing Date: February 2026 Dear Chair Felipe, Chair Marx, and distinguis...
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February 14, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Submitted testimony in favor of SB 151, which would right-size min lot mandates and broadly legalize townhomes.
My pitch: these are common-sense provisions to increase choice, freedom, and flexibility for our towns, our friends, and our families.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
My pitch: these are common-sense provisions to increase choice, freedom, and flexibility for our towns, our friends, and our families.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
If the most popular florist in town has ample parking available at 12pm on Valentines Day, it’s probably not necessary to have these parking mandates in our code!
One-size-fits-all parking for “retail” is arbitrary, hurts small businesses, and isn’t needed!
One-size-fits-all parking for “retail” is arbitrary, hurts small businesses, and isn’t needed!
February 14, 2026 at 5:48 PM
If the most popular florist in town has ample parking available at 12pm on Valentines Day, it’s probably not necessary to have these parking mandates in our code!
One-size-fits-all parking for “retail” is arbitrary, hurts small businesses, and isn’t needed!
One-size-fits-all parking for “retail” is arbitrary, hurts small businesses, and isn’t needed!
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Eliminating parking minimums is not banning parking. Capping minimum lot size requirements at 5,000 square feet is not banning lots under 5,000 square feet.
Dishonest status quo advocates ragebaiting people by falsely calling everything a ban is my newest pet peeve.
Dishonest status quo advocates ragebaiting people by falsely calling everything a ban is my newest pet peeve.
February 14, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Eliminating parking minimums is not banning parking. Capping minimum lot size requirements at 5,000 square feet is not banning lots under 5,000 square feet.
Dishonest status quo advocates ragebaiting people by falsely calling everything a ban is my newest pet peeve.
Dishonest status quo advocates ragebaiting people by falsely calling everything a ban is my newest pet peeve.
Have some time before your Valentines Day plans? It’s a great chance to write and submit testimony for the CT General Assembly!
I’m starting this morning by asking the Appropriations Committee to add to the Rental Assistance Program in the budget.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
I’m starting this morning by asking the Appropriations Committee to add to the Rental Assistance Program in the budget.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Thomas Broderick- HB 5032 PRO w/Changes
To: Connecticut General Assembly Appropriations Conservation & Development Subcommittee Re: H.B. 5032 – AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE THIRTIETH, 2027, AND MAKING APPR...
docs.google.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Have some time before your Valentines Day plans? It’s a great chance to write and submit testimony for the CT General Assembly!
I’m starting this morning by asking the Appropriations Committee to add to the Rental Assistance Program in the budget.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
I’m starting this morning by asking the Appropriations Committee to add to the Rental Assistance Program in the budget.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Reposted by Tom Broderick
Calling the requirement for a judicial warrant before entering a person’s home one of the Democrats’ “new restrictions on federal immigration agents” crosses the line into outright falsehood. It’s in the Bill of Rights! A rule as old as the republic.
February 14, 2026 at 4:29 AM
Calling the requirement for a judicial warrant before entering a person’s home one of the Democrats’ “new restrictions on federal immigration agents” crosses the line into outright falsehood. It’s in the Bill of Rights! A rule as old as the republic.
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The bill cuts the stretcher requirement in small bldgs at risk of having no elevator at all (up to 6 stories, 24 units), as well as ordering the building code council to reconsider the issues of elevator hoistway opening protection and two-way visual comms. Tens of thousands in savings per building.
By a 41-7 vote, the Washington Senate just directed the state's building code council to adopt updated regulations for elevators in buildings with up to six stories or 24 units, "minimally sized to meet federal accessibility requirements."
The final version:
lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202...
The final version:
lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202...
February 13, 2026 at 11:55 PM
The bill cuts the stretcher requirement in small bldgs at risk of having no elevator at all (up to 6 stories, 24 units), as well as ordering the building code council to reconsider the issues of elevator hoistway opening protection and two-way visual comms. Tens of thousands in savings per building.
Connecticut I’m looking at you 👀
By a 41-7 vote, the Washington Senate just directed the state's building code council to adopt updated regulations for elevators in buildings with up to six stories or 24 units, "minimally sized to meet federal accessibility requirements."
The final version:
lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202...
The final version:
lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202...
February 14, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Connecticut I’m looking at you 👀
Every sign I see in my district begging drivers to slow down is a policy failure—and a place for traffic calming
February 13, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Every sign I see in my district begging drivers to slow down is a policy failure—and a place for traffic calming
Out for a run and it’s always unclear to me why these homes (limited setback, ~1/3 acre) would be illegal to build again today
We’ve outlawed my neighborhood—the most affordable in Trumbull. Doesn’t make much sense!
We’ve outlawed my neighborhood—the most affordable in Trumbull. Doesn’t make much sense!
February 13, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Out for a run and it’s always unclear to me why these homes (limited setback, ~1/3 acre) would be illegal to build again today
We’ve outlawed my neighborhood—the most affordable in Trumbull. Doesn’t make much sense!
We’ve outlawed my neighborhood—the most affordable in Trumbull. Doesn’t make much sense!
Whispers *and make it legal to build homes of all types in all communities so it’s not possible to build de facto private school districts via exclusionary zoning*
ctmirror.bluelena.io/lt.php?x=4lZ...
ctmirror.bluelena.io/lt.php?x=4lZ...
Opinion: In CT, educational opportunity is still decided by ZIP code
Connecticut must reduce its reliance on local property taxes and fully modernize the Education Cost Sharing formula.
ctmirror.bluelena.io
February 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Whispers *and make it legal to build homes of all types in all communities so it’s not possible to build de facto private school districts via exclusionary zoning*
ctmirror.bluelena.io/lt.php?x=4lZ...
ctmirror.bluelena.io/lt.php?x=4lZ...
Reposted by Tom Broderick
First housing bill to post in CT this session, relegalizing starter homes, with teeth!!! 8002 wasn't the end... there is more to come and more to do
Public Hearing on Tuesday, could you spare 15 minutes this weekend to drop in some supportive written testimony?
Public Hearing on Tuesday, could you spare 15 minutes this weekend to drop in some supportive written testimony?
February 13, 2026 at 2:16 AM
First housing bill to post in CT this session, relegalizing starter homes, with teeth!!! 8002 wasn't the end... there is more to come and more to do
Public Hearing on Tuesday, could you spare 15 minutes this weekend to drop in some supportive written testimony?
Public Hearing on Tuesday, could you spare 15 minutes this weekend to drop in some supportive written testimony?
Reposted by Tom Broderick
Why it pays to speak up even when others encourage you to suck it up:
www.realhartford.org/2026/02/12/w...
www.realhartford.org/2026/02/12/w...
February 12, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Why it pays to speak up even when others encourage you to suck it up:
www.realhartford.org/2026/02/12/w...
www.realhartford.org/2026/02/12/w...
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More than 400 people, including hundreds of citizens, were “sorted” at gun point into racial and ethnic groups by 200 ICE agents who fired flash-bang grenades into cars with people inside, pointed guns at children & demanded their zip tied parents not comfort them. apple.news/Ausdx6kWtT0e...
Idaho families sue over immigration raid that swept up hundreds, including U.S. citizens — NBC News
About 400 people, including children and U.S. citizens, were detained for four hours while they were denied food and water in the raid, according to the lawsuit.
apple.news
February 12, 2026 at 1:35 AM
More than 400 people, including hundreds of citizens, were “sorted” at gun point into racial and ethnic groups by 200 ICE agents who fired flash-bang grenades into cars with people inside, pointed guns at children & demanded their zip tied parents not comfort them. apple.news/Ausdx6kWtT0e...
My answer after listening to the new @volts.wtf pod: YES!
“Special” shout-out for Connecticut folks at the 45 minute mark, where Dave refers to the utility/GOP anti-democratic, utter bad-faith smear campaign against Marissa Gillett
open.spotify.com/episode/2MZl...
“Special” shout-out for Connecticut folks at the 45 minute mark, where Dave refers to the utility/GOP anti-democratic, utter bad-faith smear campaign against Marissa Gillett
open.spotify.com/episode/2MZl...
Are utilities making too much money?
open.spotify.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:50 AM
My answer after listening to the new @volts.wtf pod: YES!
“Special” shout-out for Connecticut folks at the 45 minute mark, where Dave refers to the utility/GOP anti-democratic, utter bad-faith smear campaign against Marissa Gillett
open.spotify.com/episode/2MZl...
“Special” shout-out for Connecticut folks at the 45 minute mark, where Dave refers to the utility/GOP anti-democratic, utter bad-faith smear campaign against Marissa Gillett
open.spotify.com/episode/2MZl...
Reposted by Tom Broderick
2+ weeks after snowstorm, you can see whose safety is prioritized.
Pics: Sigourney Street; the Park Terrace roundabout
Pics: Sigourney Street; the Park Terrace roundabout
February 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
2+ weeks after snowstorm, you can see whose safety is prioritized.
Pics: Sigourney Street; the Park Terrace roundabout
Pics: Sigourney Street; the Park Terrace roundabout
There is plenty of parking in downtown Shelton, but they are building a true, vibrant center—people may have to walk 5 minutes from a space!
If you bulldoze more areas for parking, you’ll be undoing the secret sauce thats revitalizing this area
www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
If you bulldoze more areas for parking, you’ll be undoing the secret sauce thats revitalizing this area
www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
As Shelton’s downtown booms, businesses clash with city over parking
Shelton’s downtown was once an industrial hub that has since been replaced with a burgeoning apartment scene.
www.ctinsider.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:26 PM
There is plenty of parking in downtown Shelton, but they are building a true, vibrant center—people may have to walk 5 minutes from a space!
If you bulldoze more areas for parking, you’ll be undoing the secret sauce thats revitalizing this area
www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
If you bulldoze more areas for parking, you’ll be undoing the secret sauce thats revitalizing this area
www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
You should be able to build 10 townhomes by-right in our 10th largest municipality…and it should be so routine that there’s not even a news story
www.ctinsider.com/fairfield/ar...
www.ctinsider.com/fairfield/ar...
After residents pushback, Fairfield townhouse project shrinks and drops affordable housing
“It’s a similar look and feel to the original,” said attorney Adam Blank, representing the applicant.
www.ctinsider.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:40 AM
You should be able to build 10 townhomes by-right in our 10th largest municipality…and it should be so routine that there’s not even a news story
www.ctinsider.com/fairfield/ar...
www.ctinsider.com/fairfield/ar...
Picayune question that this community may know:
If a homeowner becomes responsible for shoveling a sidewalk in front of their home, would they need to change/extend their insurance to cover liability, or would their existing slip+fall provisions cover it?
Thank you to anyone who can answer! 🙏
If a homeowner becomes responsible for shoveling a sidewalk in front of their home, would they need to change/extend their insurance to cover liability, or would their existing slip+fall provisions cover it?
Thank you to anyone who can answer! 🙏
February 10, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Picayune question that this community may know:
If a homeowner becomes responsible for shoveling a sidewalk in front of their home, would they need to change/extend their insurance to cover liability, or would their existing slip+fall provisions cover it?
Thank you to anyone who can answer! 🙏
If a homeowner becomes responsible for shoveling a sidewalk in front of their home, would they need to change/extend their insurance to cover liability, or would their existing slip+fall provisions cover it?
Thank you to anyone who can answer! 🙏
It would be quite unfortunate if the new CT Strong Towns chapter follows the national brand of NIMBYism, but this poster for their next event….doesn’t look very promising!
February 10, 2026 at 10:18 PM
It would be quite unfortunate if the new CT Strong Towns chapter follows the national brand of NIMBYism, but this poster for their next event….doesn’t look very promising!
Reposted by Tom Broderick
This is literally what CURRENT LAW requires. It’s in the Constitution! www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 10, 2026 at 3:18 AM
This is literally what CURRENT LAW requires. It’s in the Constitution! www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
NIMBYism involves a ton of throwing darts against the wall and contradictions, but one of my CT favorites is:
“We need towns to take the lead, they know their communities best!”
“Towns can’t take the lead, they don’t know anything, especially about their sewers!”
Tough to have it both ways!
“We need towns to take the lead, they know their communities best!”
“Towns can’t take the lead, they don’t know anything, especially about their sewers!”
Tough to have it both ways!
Small towns love to use sewage capacity as an excuse to do nothing on housing, as if whatever they have at this precise moment is etched in time, never to be changed
CT housing needs assessment required under H.B. 8002 underway ctmirror.org/2026/02/09/c...
CT housing needs assessment required under H.B. 8002 underway ctmirror.org/2026/02/09/c...
![Betsy Gara, executive director of the Connecticut Council of Small Towns, said one of the issues for municipal leaders with the original fair share proposal was that it didn’t consider sewage and wastewater capacity.
“We’re hopeful that this new methodology will fairly consider water and wastewater capacity. I know that the [sewage needs] study is not going to be done,” Gara said. “However, municipalities themselves are acutely aware of their limitations on wastewater and water capacity.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6vk7avlb4j6thi4muxiuai22/bafkreigb2oouddr5rnnyxll4koqnwvuzvlvnv6mhf5vatddmnszuiu3hiq@jpeg)
February 10, 2026 at 7:56 PM
NIMBYism involves a ton of throwing darts against the wall and contradictions, but one of my CT favorites is:
“We need towns to take the lead, they know their communities best!”
“Towns can’t take the lead, they don’t know anything, especially about their sewers!”
Tough to have it both ways!
“We need towns to take the lead, they know their communities best!”
“Towns can’t take the lead, they don’t know anything, especially about their sewers!”
Tough to have it both ways!