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Board of Selectmen approves new registrars’ pay after extended debate
Summary
After more than an hour of questioning about staffing, automation and overtime, the New Canaan Board of Selectmen set the annual stipend for the town—lerks elected as registrars of voters at $41,200, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
The New Canaan Board of Selectmen voted Jan. 7 to set the annual compensation for the town—lective office of registrar of voters at $41,200, after an extended discussion about office hours, staffing and work tied to early voting.
The decision comes as Elizabeth Ortag and Joan McLaughlin prepare to be sworn in. The board pproved the salary by voice vote; members reported opposition(s) during the roll call but did not provide a roll-call tally in the meeting minutes.
Why it matters: The registrars re responsible for maintaining the town—lector rolls and managing procedures tied to absentee ballots, early voting and election-day staffing. Board members pressed the registrars bout work hours, the state voter-registration system they use and part-time help costs as the town adapts to 14 days of…
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