Senator Gaston Releases Statement Following CT Sitting Council’s Decision Backing Monopoles

Today, state Senator Herron Keyon Gaston (D-Bridgeport) is releasing a statement following the CT Sitting Council’s decision to back monopoles in Bridgeport and Fairfield.

“It is outrageous and deeply disappointing to see the Connecticut Siting Council backtrack on its decision and greenlight United Illuminating’s plan to install towering monopoles through the heart of Bridgeport and Fairfield.

“This isn’t just bureaucratic whiplash, it’s a betrayal of public trust. Our communities were clear, vocal, and united in opposition. Residents spoke out in good faith, believing their concerns about health, safety, and environmental impact were finally being taken seriously.

“Now, the Council has reversed course without transparent explanation, dismissing the voices of the very people they’re meant to serve. These massive structures will scar our neighborhoods, degrade our environment, and impose long-term risks, especially in communities that already bear the brunt of environmental injustice. We want answers: What changed, and why were our voices ignored?

“This fight is far from over. I will not stand by while our communities are bulldozed, literally and politically, by corporate interests and state indifference. I demand answers and I want answers now!”