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Charter commission votes to phase out city sheriff by 2029, keeps constables
Summary
Commissioners voted unanimously to draft charter language phasing out the ceremonial office of sheriff by the 2029 municipal election while retaining constables, which commissioners said continue to be used for serving legal papers and tax liens.
The Charter Revision Commission voted Feb. 4 to direct staff to draft language that would phase out the ceremonial office of city sheriff by the 2029 municipal election while retaining constables on the ballot and in practice.
Commissioners described the sheriff’s role in Norwalk as largely ceremonial while constables perform operational functions —…
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