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Meriden council rejects mayor’s constituent caseworker pick in 8‑4 vote
Summary
The council voted 8‑4 to reject Mayor Kevin Scarpieri’s recommendation of Robert E. Kaczynski Jr. for constituent caseworker, citing concerns about council resources and an asserted need to choose staff aligned with the new council’s priorities; supporters cited Kaczynski’s 12 years of experience.
Meriden’s City Council on Dec. 15 voted 8‑4 to reject Mayor Kevin Scarpieri’s nomination of Robert E. Kaczynski Jr. for the constituent caseworker role, setting up a requirement that the mayor submit an alternate nominee before the next regular meeting.
The clerk read a resolution rejecting the mayor’s recommendation and instructing the mayor to recommend another individual. Supporters of Kaczynski — including…
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