Mark Block For Trumbull

What happened at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner tonight is a chilling reminder that political violence has no place in this country, and it must stop, no matter who the target is or what party they belong to. An attack at a non partisan event meant to celebrate a free press, one of the foundations of our democracy, should be of great concern to every American.
Because of the swift, professional response from law enforcement and the United States Secret Service, whose actions ensured the attendees safety and helped bring order to a chaotic situation we should all praise their professionalism, vigilance and courage. They deserve nothing less than recognition.
As Americans we should all be relieved that elected officials, members of the press, and guests are safe, and the gunman apprehended. American resolve is a powerful reminder: we cannot, and should not allow fear or violence to define public life. We are better collectively than that, and we have been proving it for 250 years.

Like many residents, I’m disappointed to see Apple leaving the Trumbull Mall.
But respectfully, the first selectman asking them to reconsider isn’t a plan, it’s a reaction. Companies like Apple make decisions based on conditions, and this is a reflection of where the mall, and our commercial base, stands today under the Tesoro administration.
That’s the real issue.
For years, we’ve seen commercial decline while the tax burden on homeowners continues to grow. When a major retailer leaves, it’s a warning sign, and one this administration should have seen coming.
Residents deserve more than expressions of disappointment, and phone numbers to call. We deserve a serious plan from Mrs. Tesoro to strengthen our business environment and restore balance.
Trumbull can do better, but it requires leadership that acts before the problem, not after.

The Apple Store closing at the Trumbull Mall isn’t just a retail loss, it’s a warning.
Companies like Apple don’t leave strong markets. They leave when foot traffic declines, when retail weakens, and when a town fails to stay competitive. That’s exactly what we’re seeing in Trumbull.
For years, the Tesoro administration has failed to grow and protect our commercial tax base. The result? When businesses leave, the tax burden doesn’t disappear, it shifts directly onto homeowners.
And homeowners are already paying more.
This is the cycle: Fewer businesses → less commercial tax revenue → higher taxes on residents.
Instead of real solutions, we get reaction, letters, statements, and studies, oh, and phone numbers to call, while the underlying problem goes unaddressed.
The loss of Apple is not an isolated event. It’s a symptom of a broader failure to prioritize common sense suburban economic development.
Apple won’t be the last major business to leave, and homeowners will keep paying the price. That's truly unacceptable for a town like ours.