
By Amanda Brown
Norwalk Democratic Town Committee Chairwoman
NORWALK, Conn. – In my duties as chair, I was scheduled to attend both District B and District E meetings on July 1 as they were to discuss the underticket for 2013. I had previously been intimidated and harassed by District E Chairman Bill Krummel via email over the BOE positions. So, I wanted to make sure every attempt was made to discuss any problems that may become huge disruptions at the July 16th nomination meeting. Hoping this goodwill action would diminish the opportunities for the consistent toxic environment that he and members of his district perpetrate at every turn. I was already under fire for the most frivolous things and now this.
The version of the report given by the Krummels earlier today on this matter is very inaccurate. As I was going to the meeting, I met up with the Krummels in the parking lot and we started to head towards the building. Regina Krummel and I were discussing her voicemail to me and we begin discussing emails that went back and forth. Bill Krummel interrupted the conversation and began yelling derogatory slurs. I ignored him, maintained my composure and kept talking with Regina. Then he yelled, “you arrogant black bitch.” Then he was in my face and Regina Krummel came over and pushed me. I was trying to protect myself when Regina fell. Bill was hollering racial slurs and opened his hand and slapped the left side of my face. In fear of more physical attacks, I defended myself. As I was trying to walk away to call the police the Krummels grabbed my arm and wouldn’t let it go until I said I wouldn’t call. Unbeknownst to them, Gordon Tully was already in the process of calling law enforcement and they were on their way. We were all waiting for them when they arrived.
It is very unfortunate that this matter occurred. Nevertheless, no matter how old you are, you have no right to push or slap anyone, especially when they are operating in the capacity of their elected position, even if you dislike them. Times are long gone when you can beat people into submission because you are older, socio-economically well off and mad. Every hostile and threatening slur that came out of Mr. Krummel’s mouth was an indication of his racial insensitivity. He hit me because I wouldn’t do what he wanted. The members of his own district wanted to get rid of him and I had received complaints about his behavior in the past but never in a million years did I expect this grown, educated man to strike me. I was doing my job as chair. I have been humiliated, slandered and will receive more backlash from this incident than the other two parties associated, not because I am in the wrong but because, I defended myself.
Amanda Brown
Norwalk Democratic Town Committee Chairwoman
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