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Darien mayor swears in Planning & Zoning appointees and honors holiday home contest winners
Summary
The mayor administered oaths for two reappointments to the Planning, Zoning and Economic Development Commission and the council recognized five winners of the 2025 holiday home decorating contest, while spotlighting the Lions Club toy and grocery drive for about 300 families.
Mayor Jerry administered the oath of office to reappointees Jonathan Chris and Lou Mallers after the council voted to confirm both appointments at the Dec. 15 meeting.
The council then recognized the winners of the city’s 2025 holiday home decorating contest. Organizers described five honorees: James and Kate Binder (Woodlands neighborhood), Cindy Muslak, Diana Mayor and her son Luke, William and Kelly Renfeld, and first-place winners Kurt and Mandy Sidlick. Presenters read brief profiles of each household’s decorations and thanked residents for contributing to community spirit.
The council also publicized a Lions Club holiday distribution. John Milan, representing the Lions Club food-basket effort, said volunteers will deliver groceries and age-appropriate toys to about 300 families and accept monetary and toy donations at city hall. Milan estimated the program’s per-family cost at roughly $100 and thanked donors for their support.
The mayor and council concluded the evening with holiday remarks and thanked volunteers and staff for community programs. The council adjourned with seasonal greetings; the next council meeting is Jan. 19, 2026.
Quotes in this article are taken verbatim from the meeting transcript and attributed to speakers listed in the council record.
