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New Britain committee tables proposal to set four-year terms for department heads
Summary
At a Oct. 1 public hearing, the New Britain City committee heard split testimony on ordinance 36955, which would create a uniform four-year term for department heads; after debate the committee voted 5-3 to table the item for further review.
The Committee on Administration, Finance and Law and Public Services in New Britain City held a public hearing Oct. 1, 2025, on ordinance 36955, a proposal to amend chapter 2 of the city code to establish a uniform term of office for department heads. After public comment and committee discussion the panel voted 5-3 to table the measure.
Donald Malinowski, who spoke first during the public-comment period, read from City charter Section 8-2 and warned that a uniform four-year term could deter qualified candidates and politicize department leadership. "I have to go in front…
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