Connecticut Citizens’ Assembly Backs Tolls, Wealth Tax for Relief

WHO:

WTNH - A group of 100 Connecticut residents participated in a citizens’ assembly.

CT Mirror - A citizens’ group called for state lawmakers to consider new revenue sources.

WHAT:

WTNH - The assembly recommended that state lawmakers consider highway tolls and a new tax on wealthy residents to provide statewide property tax relief.

CT Mirror - The group called for interstate highway tolls and a surcharge on millionaires’ earnings to finance property tax relief.

WHERE:

WTNH - The proposal concerns Connecticut and statewide property tax relief.

CT Mirror - The proposed tolls would apply to interstate highways in Connecticut.

WHY:

WTNH - The proposed tolls and tax were intended to deliver statewide property tax relief.

CT Mirror - The group proposed tolls and a surcharge on millionaires’ earnings as funding for property tax relief.

HOW:

WTNH - The assembly was modeled on similar citizens’ assemblies around the world.

(UPDATED October 27, 2026 04:10 UTC)

A citizens’ assembly of 100 Connecticut residents recommended that state lawmakers consider interstate highway tolls and a tax surcharge on millionaires’ earnings to fund statewide property tax relief. The assembly was modeled on similar groups around the world. Its proposals are now before state lawmakers to consider.