UPDATED: Zimmerman Car Tax Bill Takes a Turn at DMV.

The Courant’s Daniela Altimari has what should be the final chapter of the curious odyssey of Democratic lieutenant governor hopeful Eva Bermudez Zimmerman’s delinquent car tax bill. A call to her campaign on Tuesday and the blogpost below that followed prompted Zimmerman to pay the bill. You’re welcome, Newtown.

Hand Eva Bermudez Zimmerman the Christopher Murphy award for ignoring local car taxes. Like Murphy when he served in the legislature, Zimmerman has let her car tax payment slip.

Zimmerman enjoyed a strong showing at last month’s Democratic state convention, snagging 40% of delegate votes against party warhorse Susan Bysiewicz. The two face off in an August 14th primary.

The Newtown Democrat and union organizer is portraying herself as a 21st century progressive. That’s code for boosting government spending and making people pay more of their fair share. Zimmerman’s fair share in Newtown for her maroon Ford C-max is $450.24–due in January. Failure to pay has allowed the local tax collector to add $40.52 to the tariff.

Zimmerman has not responded to a request for comment made earlier today.