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September 27, 2023
Run for Town Meeting Board in Westport Town City, CT
Election Date: Nov 4, 2025Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 2 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Westport Town Meeting Representative - District 7Westport Town Finance BoardWestport Town Meeting Representative - District 4Westport Town Meeting Representative - District 2Westport Town Meeting Representative - District 1...
Job description
The Town Meeting board member represents a local area at the regular legislative Town Meeting and is responsible for voting on the town operating budget, town bylaws and zoning, and other ordinances, taxes, and budgets.
Eligibility requirements
Must be an elector and resident of the city and district/ward if applicable.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 110 Myrtle Ave., Westport, CT 06880
Filing phone number: 203-341-1115
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the Party Registrar's office.
Filing requirements: Filing Fee = $0; petition signature requirement of 5% of the electors whose names appear upon the last-completed enrollment list of such party in such municipality or in such political subdivision.
Independent Candidates running for Town Meeting Board
Adam Drake
Nonpartisan
Addison Moore
Nonpartisan
Alma Sarelli
Nonpartisan
Andrew Bloom
Nonpartisan
Andrew Colabella
Nonpartisan
Brandi Briggs
Nonpartisan
Candace Banks
Nonpartisan
Clarence Hayes
Nonpartisan
Charles Lucas
Nonpartisan
Chris Tait
Nonpartisan
Claudia Shaum
Nonpartisan
Dick Lowenstein
Nonpartisan
Ellen Hendel
Nonpartisan
Gail Coykendall
Nonpartisan
Harris Falk
Nonpartisan
Jack Klinge
Nonpartisan
Jay Keenan
Nonpartisan
Jeffrey Wieser
Nonpartisan
Jenna Petok
Nonpartisan
Jennifer Johnson
Nonpartisan
Jill Grayson
Nonpartisan
Jimmy Izzo
Nonpartisan
Joseph Carson
Nonpartisan
Josh Newman
Nonpartisan
Karen Kramer
Nonpartisan
Lauren Karpf
Nonpartisan
Louis Mall
Nonpartisan
Matthew Mandell
Nonpartisan
Kristin Purcell
Nonpartisan
Melissa Levy
Nonpartisan
Kristin Schneeman
Nonpartisan
Pamela Troy-Kopack
Nonpartisan
Peter Gold
Nonpartisan
Rachel Cohn
Nonpartisan
Rachel Precious
Nonpartisan
Ross Burkhardt
Nonpartisan
Sal Liccione
Nonpartisan
Seth Braunstein
Nonpartisan
Nancy Kail
Nonpartisan
Srikanth Puttagunta
Nonpartisan
Mike Perry
Nonpartisan
Victoria Wylie
Nonpartisan
Wendy Batteau
Nonpartisan
FAQ
How often is Town Meeting Board elected?
The position of Town Meeting Board is typically elected every 2 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Westport Town City, CT?
Filing Fee = $0; petition signature requirement of 5% of the electors whose names appear upon the last-completed enrollment list of such party in such municipality or in such political subdivision.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the Party Registrar's office.
Where is the filing office?
110 Myrtle Ave., Westport, CT 06880.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 203-341-1115.
How do I get started running for Town Meeting Board?
You can start running for Town Meeting Board by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for Town Meeting Board does not include a primary or runoff election.
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