RTM Member to Seek Candidacy as State Representative

Westport RTM member Steve Rubin announced today that he intends to establish an exploratory committee to be on the ballot as a candidate for the 136th Assembly District next November.

After serving Westport since 1993 on the RTM, Rubin said he would now like to represent Westport in Hartford.

"I just wish to continue to serve them now on a more broad basis which would be in the state from Hartford as opposed to doing it from town hall in Westport," he said in an interview Sunday afternoon.

Rep. Joe Mioli, a Democrat, currently represents the 136th district. He said he does not plan to seek re-election in a phone interview Sunday afternoon.

Rubin, a Republican, said he intends to file for an offical exploratory committee as soon as possible.

He issued the following statement Sunday:

"For over 25 years, Steve's history as an active Westport volunteer with many diverse organizations and his employment at the Park's and Recreation Department has allowed him to assist many. He looks forward to continued citizen support during this year's election process.  Steve welcomes any resident to contact him with comments or questions at  smrubin@optonline.net or 203-256-1834."