Government and politics of Darien, Connecticut facts for kids
Darien, Connecticut, is a town where people work together to make decisions. This is called government and politics. It's a very nice town with many beautiful homes. The people who live here are often quite wealthy.
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Darien's Government and How It Works
Who Runs Darien?
Darien is a town where most people support the Republican Party. This means that many of the leaders elected in Darien are Republicans. They help make choices about how the town is run. The town is known for being very well-off. It has a top financial rating, called a Triple-A bond rating. This means the town is very good at paying its bills.
How Darien Manages Its Money
The town's money comes from taxes. These taxes are mostly paid by people with nice homes. They also come from country clubs and some office buildings. These places are some of the biggest taxpayers in Darien.
What is a Grand List?
The town keeps a list of all taxable property. This list is called the Grand List. It includes homes, businesses, and other things that people pay taxes on. As of August 1, 2006, the Grand List for Darien was worth about $6.33 billion. This shows how much valuable property is in the town.
Staying Informed: Darien's TV Channel
Darien has its own TV channel for residents. It's called Cablevision Channel 79. This channel is a Government-access television (GATV) channel. It lets people watch meetings of local government groups. This way, everyone can see what decisions are being made in their town.
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Police Department
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Department headquarters
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Town firefighters monument
