Watertown - Oakville
INDEPENDENT PARTY
Honesty, Integrity, Transparency
Working for Everyone, not just Insiders
Letter from the Chairwoman
November 2025 - I want to thank everyone who supported the Watertown-Oakville Independent Party in the November 4 election. We are very grateful for the many donations, the volunteers who helped with our fundraisers and campaign, the people who put up yard signs and attended our events, and most of all, the voters who turned out to support our candidates. While the result was not what we had hoped, there are some bright spots worthy of mention.
We are proud of Independent Party Board of Education candidate, Karen Hosking,who received overwhelming support from the voters and was able to keep her seat on the Board of Education. Karen looks forward to continuing her service to Watertown and its students as an Independent Party member.
The biggest take away from the November 4 municipal election is that most voters want a change in leadership on the Town Council. 60% of the voters did not vote for the Republican candidates. Unfortunately, that 60% was split between the Independents (31%) and the Democrats (29%), allowing the Republicans to retain control.
Watertown-Oakville residents need to remind the Republican controlled Town Council that the 60% demands change in their actions even though they retained their seats. Republicans doing more of the same is not OK with the majority of the people.
The Watertown-Oakville Independent Party has the momentum and will continue to advocate for the interests of all residents by fighting for honesty, integrity and transparency in the local government.
Community meetings will continue at the Watertown Library on the third Saturday of the month 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Other Party events will be posted on the Watertown-Oakville CT Independent Party Facebook page and in the local papers.
Two years is just around the corner. The fight continues. Change is within our grasp.
Katherine Camara
Chairwoman
Watertown-Oakville Independent Party
June 2025 - Welcome to your Independent Party’s website. We believe that it is critical
to KEEP VOTERS INFORMED. This site contains information you should know before you vote in the next election.
The Independent party stands for HONESTY, INTEGRITY and TRANSPARENCY in
government. Watertown has lacked this far too long, and IT'S TIME TO BRING IT BACK!
Watertown has been controlled by the Republicans for almost 2 decades. Decisions
are made by Town Committee members (who were not elected by you) in meetings
which are not open to the public. They do not solicit input from elected representatives
in the minority parties. All boards and commissions are controlled by the Republicans.
Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. It's time for fair and open government.
The Independent Party fights for transparency by SHINING LIGHT ON WHAT IS HAPPENING in our government.
For example:
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In Town Council Meetings, the Republican majority members vote unanimously without discussion to explain their vote.
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Members of the public ask questions, but they are ignored.
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The public is not always informed about important decisions, like the lawsuit with the City of Waterbury, which will now cost over $34,000,000.
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Too often, hiring decisions are based on who you know, not what you know.
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The Independent Party does not operate in secret. Our party meetings are OPEN TO ANYONE. We don't care what party you belong to.
Look through our website, and get to know us, the Watertown Oakville Independent Party. Come and check out our party meetings and community meetings. You may find that you agree with us that it's time for a change in leadership.
Katherine Camara
Be sure to vote on November 4. To make our town better for all, vote for the candidates on the Independent line. To reach us at any time please contact Richard Rozanski (203) 217-8424.
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