The public is invited to a press conference/petition signing event Saturday, January 6, at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, Newtown, presented by Oz Griebel and Monte Frank, a team running on the Independent ticket for governor and lieutenant governor of Connecticut, respectively.The Newtown Bee, "because they believe in the power of people over party" and are committed to including as many voices as possible to develop solutions to challenges.www.griebelfrankforct.com, www.facebook.com/OzFor GovCT, or twitter.com/OzForGovCT.

The press conference is scheduled for 12:30 to 1 pm. A petition will be available to sign in the Mary Hawley Room of Edmond Town Hall, from noon to 4 pm. The team needs 7,500 voter signatures -  any party - in the State of Connecticut to get on the ballot.

The event is also an opportunity to meet Mr Griebel, a lifetime Republican, and Mr Frank, a lifetime Democrat. They are running as an Independent team, according to information provided to

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