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Group 1 keeps Article 4 as drafted after debate over whether town council should gain more appropriation power
New Canaan Charter Revision Commission (Group 1) · February 19, 2026
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Summary
Members debated whether to give the town council more authority to increase appropriations (C4-12). The Board of Finance chair opposed the change; members warned of politicization risks. Group 1 voted to leave Article 4 as written and forward it unchanged to the full CRC (three in favor, one abstention).
Group 1 considered whether to change Article 4 to give the town council greater ability to increase appropriations. Proponents argued legislative oversight could improve accountability; opponents, including representatives of the Board of Finance, warned that…
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