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Board of Finance chair urges keeping appointed structure, lays out budget and governance details
Summary
Todd Labieri, chair of the Board of Finance, told the Charter Revision Commission the appointed board model brings technical expertise and continuity, cited governance checks (selectmen → board of finance → town council), and provided figures and governance questions for the commission to study further.
Todd Labieri, chair of the Board of Finance, spent a substantial portion of the Jan. 6 meeting explaining why New Canaan's appointed finance structure has delivered stable fiscal outcomes and why the commission should be cautious about converting that board to an elected body.
Labieri described the board as "open, accessible, and requiring a team with skills," saying appointments allow the town to recruit lawyers, CPAs, CFOs and construction experts who might not run for election. He noted checks and balances: the…
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