Changes to Stonington Town Charter a concern
October 26, 2024 9:25 am
• Last Updated: October 26, 2024 9:25 am
Thank you, David Collins, for informing us about the proposed changes to the Stonington Town charter. They are concerning. The Town Clerk and Tax Collector would be appointed instead of elected. Apparently there is no process for removing an appointed Town Clerk or Tax Collector if the tax payers are unhappy with them. We would not be able to vote them out of office. So the job is theirs until they retire.
Also, we would lose the requirement that they would be town residents. In this scenario, there would be no recourse for the voters. I will vote “no” on the charter changes, and hope they don't pass.
Rachel Pierson
Pawcatuck
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