Whenever we travel, my wife snaps pictures of the highway rest stops in other states to compare to CT. Most in other states are beautifully landscaped, clean, & staffed. Governments that show pride in their state. Unlike the closed most of the year "welcome center" in Westbrook or the trash filled truck stops further south on I-95.

Can't happen without a method for county taxation which would require an amendment to the state constitution. 169 mayors/first selectmen would no longer be the big fish in little ponds. They'll fight it tooth and nail. 8 superintendents of schools? You think all but the 8 want to lose their jobs? County sheriffs instead of local police chief's?

It may be a great idea. It may not be. But you can be sure of one thing. It'll never happen. Too many people have too much to lose.