Is this how we treat our heroes?
When our dedicated public servants are not treated with respect or gratitude, we are going to lose them.
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Posted by Matthew Hallock | Jan 7, 2026 | Fairfield, Op/Ed, Videos
When our dedicated public servants are not treated with respect or gratitude, we are going to lose them.
Read MorePosted by Matthew Hallock | Dec 22, 2025 | Fairfield, Fairfield County, Hartford, Op/Ed, Public Sector Reform, Videos
Fairfield (CT): The Open Table forum offered a rare look at what local leadership looks like in Fairfield County. While State Senator Tony Hwang and I are both running for First Selectman in the February 3, 2026, Special Election, this event wasn’t about the campaign trail—it was a critical “what do we do now” strategy session.
Read MorePosted by Matthew Hallock | Dec 15, 2025 | Fairfield, Op/Ed, Public Sector Reform
Matthew Hallock is officially on the ballot for Fairfield First Selectman as an Independent Reform Candidate.
Introduction. Fairfield has long enjoyed a reputation as “the town that has it all”. There was internal
agreement that we were one of the best towns in Connecticut – topped only by being on on
the cover of Money magazine as one of the top towns in America.
Posted by Matthew Hallock | Dec 9, 2025 | Fairfield, Public Sector Reform
CT Secretary of State Puts Hallock on the Ballot for Fairfield First Selectman as Independent Reform Candidate. Matthew Hallock, founder of the news and activation platform The Voice, officially declared his candidacy for First Selectman in the upcoming Special Election on February 3, 2026. Hallock secured his place on the ballot as an independent, 3rd party candidate on a reform platform, thanks to a successful petition driven by the citizens of Fairfield.
Read MorePosted by Matthew Hallock | Nov 29, 2025 | Fairfield, Hartford, Public Sector Reform
Connecticut Politics: Behind the Scenes of the CT Special Session. A single photo from Connecticut’s recent legislative special session reveals the stark reality of state politics. Discover how Senator Tony Hwang stood up for the poor during the healthcare debate, even as his colleagues—Democrats and Republicans alike—scattered after the main event, the controversial Housing legislation (HB 8002), was passed. Read our filter-free, first-person account of the lack of attention given to critical issues like federal healthcare assistance cuts and help for underprivileged children in Hartford. Uncover the “cruel optics” of the empty Senate chamber and the political drama you didn’t see in the media.
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