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Council debate over appointment process for new city clerk and transition-team staffing draws procedural concerns

New Britain Common Council · January 15, 2026
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Summary

An alderman raised a point of privilege questioning how 'Miss Dandro' was appointed as city clerk and asked for transparency; councilors also questioned the dissolution of a union position, the composition and roles of a volunteer transition team, and sought clarification from human resources.

During the Jan. 14 meeting Alderman Santiago raised procedural concerns about the appointment of a new city clerk and asked the council to explain the process by which 'Miss Dandro' was appointed, expressing concern for meeting integrity and transparency.

The presiding officer initially ruled the matter out of order because it was not on the agenda, but Alderman Santiago…

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