What is CCM?
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he Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) is a member driven organization that is a valuable resource and advocate for municipal government. We are the State’s premier local government advocate and we proudly represent all 169 municipalities in Connecticut. From the large cities to the rural towns, we provide their collective voice and strength on multiple fronts.
find sound solutions to Connecticut’s over-reliance on the onerous property tax, CCM formed the Property Tax Reform Commission. The Commission’s recommendations are due in November. In addition, CCM routinely provides valuable data and analytics on municipal salary and labor trends which enable local officials to make more informed decisions. CCM provides local officials with the tools to educate and improve their communities. To promote and foster collaborations, we provide training and resources which allows local officials the opportunity to build partnerships, solve complex problems and work across political and organizational boundaries. This is accomplished through CCM’s highly successful Certified Connecticut Municipal Official (CCMO) program. This program encourages local officials to utilize municipal training workshops, conferences, special meetings, and other educational opportunities to expand their knowledge and enhance important leadership skills through education.
Each municipality throughout the state has its own unique and complex challenges. When they come together at CCM, we see an outstanding amount of strength and legitimacy. Beyond tackling complex issues such as government finance and labor issues, we are the leading resource for state and local leaders on innovative ideas and providing cost saving programs. As an organization, we have advocated on important issues that impact property taxpayers. Each year, CCM tracks thousands of pieces of legislation each year. From combating new unfunded mandates that can cripple municipal budgets to advocating for additional state educational and other financial assistance, CCM provides strategic and consistent lobbying efforts.
When CCM’s member towns come together we can collectively develop innovative and strategic plans and proposals that provide a positive step toward the future of municipal government. We empower our members to come together for the common good and are a premier mechanism to develop those ideas and turn them into a reality. This is our story.
A large portion of CCM’s success is our willingness to think outside the box and develop quality proposals that make Connecticut a better place to live and work in. To
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