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Shelton aldermen accept $18,321.52 state grant for early voting; officials say it won’t cover full cost
Summary
The Shelton Board of Aldermen voted to accept an $18,321.52 grant from the Connecticut Secretary of the State to support early voting and authorized an official to sign the agreement. Councilors and residents warned the grant will not fully cover implementation costs, which were estimated at $35,000–$40,000.
Shelton aldermen voted to accept a grant agreement from the Connecticut Secretary of the State totaling $18,321.52 to support early voting in the city and authorized Mark A. Loretti to sign documents to effectuate the agreement.
The vote followed a motion to accept the grant and a brief exchange with the registrar of voters, who was invited to comment on the implementation. Resident Rich Stern questioned whether the grant amount would be sufficient, saying,…
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