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