Hamden, CT - Protections for Elections

Armed federal agents at your polling place
are already illegal. Your city council can enforce it.

18 U.S.C. § 592 — Federal Law Since 1865

Any federal employee who stations armed personnel at a polling place commits a felony. No exceptions — not for law enforcement, not for "keeping the peace." The DOJ's own manual bans FBI agents from polling places.

5 YEARS PRISON $250,000 FINE PERMANENT BAR FROM OFFICE

Why Hamden?

Legal Authority

Connecticut's municipal authority derives from a hybrid system where Dillon's Rule dominates despite constitutional home rule p...

Why It Can Work Here

In April 2025, the Legislative Council passed an ordinance converting Mayor Lauren Garrett's executive order extending immigran...

What the Ordinance Would Do
Governing Body: Court of Common Council (9 members elected at-large to 4-year terms) Executive: Mayor Arunan Arulampalam (D), assumed office January 2024 Population: 121,054 Hartfo

Your City Council

15 members · 9 district + 6 at-large
Town government. First 4-year mayoral term began 2025. At-large voters choose up to 4 of 6 seats.

Hamden Memorial Town Hall
2372 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518

(203) 287-2500
hamden.com/353/Legislative-Council

Meetings

Mon

7:00 PM

1st & 3rd Mon (4th Mon if needed)

What You Can Do

Call your council member and tell them you want Hamden to pass a Protections for Elections ordinance enforcing the federal ban on armed troops at polls.
(203) 287-2500

Show up to the next council meeting. Public comment is open to all residents. Three minutes at the mic changes priorities.
MonS · 7:00 PM · Hamden Memorial Town Hall

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