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Washington's volunteer boards and commissions are supplemented by a small paid staff, which includes the full-time elected positions of First Selectman, Town Clerk, [35] Tax Collector, [36] and Judge of Probate. The town also has a paid land-use coordinator, zoning enforcement officer, inland wetlands enforcement officer, assessor, building ...
The first selectman (or selectwoman) is the head of the board of selectmen in some New England towns. Historically, the first selectman was the one who received the largest number of votes during municipal elections or at a town meeting. More recently most towns have chosen to elect the first selectman in a separate election, much like a mayor.
Jim Marpe is an American businessman and politician, who served two terms as First Selectman of Westport, Connecticut from 2013 to 2021. [1] [2] A Republican, Marpe previously served on the Westport Public Schools Board of Education, included as acting chairman, and as an executive at Accenture. [3] [4] [5] [6]
In 2014 the number of planning regions was reduced from the original fifteen to nine, as a result of four voluntary consolidations and the elimination of two planning regions. As of 2015, the State of Connecticut recognized COGs as county equivalents , allowing them to apply for funding and grants made available to county governments in other ...
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First Selectman of Stonington, Connecticut; In office November 16, 2015 – November 18, 2019: Preceded by: George Crouse (acting) Succeeded by: Danielle Chesebrough: Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 2nd district; In office January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2007: Preceded by: Sam Gejdenson: Succeeded by: Joe Courtney
Nov. 8—EAST LYME — With voters delivering big wins to Democrats on Election Day, East Lyme's first selectman-elect Dan Cunningham hit the ground running. On Wednesday, the Democrat met with ...
Elections for federal and statewide offices occur in even-numbered years, while municipal elections occur in odd-numbered ones. The office of the Connecticut Secretary of State oversees the election process, including voting and vote counting. [2] In a 2020 study, Connecticut was ranked as the 20th easiest state for citizens to vote in. [3]