Charter Revision Commission Meeting
March 10, 2021 · Middletown, CT
Attendees
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Robert Blanchard
(Commission Chair)
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David Greaves
(Vice-Chair)
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Molly Aunger
(Commissioner)
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Edward McKeon
(Commissioner, Councilmember)
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David Ribnicky
(Commissioner)
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Selena Rivera
(Commissioner)
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David Roane
(Commissioner, Secretary)
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Linda Salafia
(Commissioner, Councilmember)
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Molly Salafia
(Commissioner)
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Kelly Sweeney
(Commissioner)
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William Wilson
(Commissioner)
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Eugene Nocera
(Councilman, Ex Officio)
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Steven Mednick
(Consulting Legal Counsel)
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Benjamin Florsheim
(Mayor)
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Jeanette Blackwell
(Councilwoman)
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Darnell Ford
(Councilman)
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Grady Faulkner Jr.
(Councilman)
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Anthony Gennaro Sr.
(Councilman)
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Anthony Mangiafico
(Councilman)
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Philip Pessina
(Councilman)
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Brig Smith
(General Counsel)
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Linda SK Reed
(Clerk of the Common Council)
✓ Present: 22/22
Decisions
Agenda Items
Public Comments
6 speakers
Gerald Daley
· Topic: Minority representation
Mr. Daley discussed the importance of minority representation and the potential complications of implementing a ward system
Sebastian Giuliano
· Topic: Ward system
Mr. Giuliano expressed concerns about the complexity and cost of implementing a ward system
Mary Bartolotta
· Topic: Ward system
Ms. Bartolotta discussed the potential benefits of a ward system, including increased representation and accountability
Deborah Kleckowski
· Topic: Minority representation
Ms. Kleckowski emphasized the importance of minority representation and expressed concerns about the potential loss of representation under a ward system
Marie Norwood
· Topic: Council Clerk role
Ms. Norwood discussed the role of the Council Clerk and the potential need for clarification on the Clerk's responsibilities and supervision
Benjamin Florsheim
· Topic: Mayor's role
Mayor Florsheim discussed the role of the mayor and the potential benefits of maintaining the current system