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Tolland council elects Chris Moran chair, Jen Butler named vice chair after debate over bipartisan leadership
Summary
The newly seated Tolland Town Council elected Councilor Chris Moran as chair and Councilor Jen Butler as vice chair amid debate about whether council leadership should be bipartisan. Councilors also adjusted public-comment rules and took up routine appointments.
The Tolland Town Council on Nov. 11 elected Councilor Chris Moran as chair and later chose Councilor Jen Butler as vice chair after a contested first nomination. The votes followed an extended discussion about whether leadership positions should reflect bipartisan balance or be based on experience and attendance.
The council’s reorganization began with a motion to elect Moran as chair, which passed unanimously after members discussed…
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