Stimulus Ombudsman to Municipalities and
Regional Planning Organizations
The Stimulus Ombudsman to Municipalities and Regional Planning Organizations (RPO’s) was appointed by Governor Rell to advise municipalities and RPO’s of pending funding opportunities as well as to assist with the requirements and deadlines associated the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Stimulus Ombudsman:
W. David LeVasseur, Under Secretary
Intergovernmental Policy Division
Office of Policy and Management
opm.ombudsman@ct.gov
In an effort to expedite requests for assistance, the following individuals have been designated as regional coordinators. Please contact the individual listed below based on the planning region in which your city or town is located:
Dimple Desai – Phone: (860) 418-6412 email: dimple.desai@ct.gov
Greater Bridgeport, Housatonic Valley, Southwest, and Valley planning regions
Sandra Huber – Phone: (860) 418-6293 email: sandra.huber@ct.gov
CT River Estuary, Midstate, South Central, and Southeast planning regions
Tyler Kleykamp – Phone: (860) 418-6302 email: tyler.kleykamp@ct.gov
Capitol Region, Central CT, and Northeast planning regions
Bruce Wittchen – Phone: (860) 418-6323 email: bruce.wittchen@ct.gov
Central Naugatuck Valley, Litchfield Hills, Northwest, and Windham planning regions and the Town of Stafford