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Town clerk reports $2M in fees, turnover and upcoming charter-driven staffing change

Committee on Administration, Finance, Law and Public Services (New Britain City) · May 8, 2025
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Summary

The town clerk told the committee the office collects roughly $2 million in fees annually and costs about $660,000 to operate, returning an approximate $1.4 million surplus to the city; the clerk also noted significant staff turnover and that the charter change will make the clerk an appointed position going forward.

Mark Bernaki, town/city clerk, presented his office's fiscal profile and operational duties to the committee May 7, saying the clerk's office is a significant fee-for-service revenue source for the city.

Bernaki said the clerk's office collects a little over $2 million…

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