PRESS RELEASE...FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...
 
MAY 11, 2006
 
HARTFORD CITIZENS GROUP EXPANDS SCOPE
 
The Hartford Citizens For Responsible Government, formed on April 10, 2006, after the 
annexation of land on Hartford's west side for development of a proposed Wal-Mart Super 
Center.   When the group met on Monday, May 8,  they concurred that they should expand 
the scope of their purpose beyond  that of  blocking of the Wal-Mart project , but also  
to address other issues that concern "health, safety, and quality of life" in Hartford.  
 
Members present at the meeting have expressed concerns over additional issues that have 
been brought to the attention of Hartford Alderpersons, the police department, and city 
department contacts that have been either ignored or not resolved.  Included in these 
issues are reports of trash and refuse burning within the city limits, loitering and 
littering of areas near Aurora Medical Center.  The CRG proposed to develop a process 
for addressing issues such as these on behalf of the citizens.
 
Their website, http://www.hartfordcrg.org, has also been expanded to include newspaper 
articles regarding the Wal-Mart project, and will soon include a forum for citizens to 
express their concerns.  Residents in Hartford and surrounding communities who are 
concerned with actions (or inactions) of city leaders are invited to get involved by 
visiting the website, and by joining them at their next meeting, at the Paradise 
Restaurant (back room), on May 22, 6:30pm 
 
 
Submitted with the approval and on behalf of:
Marilyn Raschka, spokesperson for the Hartford Citizens For Responsible Government
(262) 670-6571