Charter panel keeps existing vacancy rules but asks staff for comparative chart

Feb 4, 2025

Commissioners discussed vacancy procedures for Common Council seats — currently the town party committee recommends replacements and there is no time limit — and decided not to change the charter now while asking staff to compile how other cities handle vacancies and special elections.

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The Norwalk Charter Revision Commission examined how council vacancies are filled and concluded Feb. 4 not to change the city charter’s existing process, but asked staff to compile a comparative chart of other municipalities’ rules and past Norwalk experience.

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