Brunswick appoints Alicia Saunders as town clerk

The Town of Brunswick on a special meeting adopted Resolution No. 29 appointing Alicia Saunders as town clerk. The chair introduced Saunders, recounted her local roots and work history, and said she is “very very qualified.”

The deputy town clerk read Resolution No. 29, and a council member offered the resolution; another council member seconded it. The transcript records the resolution as passed but does not contain a formal roll-call tally or identify the mover and seconder by name. Councilman Christian was noted as absent during the acknowledgement of members.

Judge Gary Gordon administered the oath of office to Alicia Saunders, who recited the oath including the pledge to “protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New York” and to “faithfully discharge the duties of Brunswick Town to the best of my ability.” The chair said Saunders will begin work next Tuesday. Applause followed the swearing-in and participants discussed taking a photograph.

Saunders’ background was described during the meeting as including local upbringing in Brunswick, attendance at Tamarak High School, HBCC and Sienna College, and prior roles listed on her resume such as office manager, executive assistant and bookkeeper; the chair also said her father has worked for the town for “over 30 years.” The transcript notes her mother attended the meeting.

After the swearing-in, a council member moved to adjourn, another seconded, the assembly voiced assent and the meeting ended.

The transcript does not provide a complete vote tally or identify who specifically made or seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 29.