APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Ms. Yvonne Walsh (D) 38 Fairway Drive, Ledyard, to the Ledyard Beautification Committee to complete a three (3) year term ending October 26, 2026 filling a vacancy left by Ms. Bingham.
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Background:
Ms. Walsh attended Eastern Connecticut State University and Three Rivers Community College She is currently employed as a Manager at Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.
Ms. Walsh currently volunteers her time in Community Outreach through her employer and also on the Committee for Together We Give.
Ms. Walsh had been a Ledyard resident, and now that her children have grown she has time and would like to become involved in her community.
Administrative Notes:
Ledyard Beautification Committee currently has four vacancies; with two Applications being presented at the Town Council's January 14, 2026 meeting.
Please see Ledyard Beautification Committee Roster
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
Minority Representation - CGS 9-167a:
In accordance with Chapter IV; Section 8 of the Town Charter "Except as otherwise provided for in this Charter, the Town Council may appoint members to fill vacancies in other offices, boards, and commissions established by this Charter and by ordinance as vacancies may occur, and appointing members to such offices, boards, and commissions as may be created in the future. Such appointments shall be made by the Town Council for such terms and upon such conditions as provided in the respective ordinance".
Chapter IV, Section 9: "In making appointments and removals, the Town Council shall act by the affirmative votes of at least a majority of all its members.
All members of boards, commissions, and committees contained in this Charter, or subsequently created under this Charter, except members of the Building Code Board of Appeals, the Fire Marshal, and the Deputy Fire Marshal(s), shall be electors of the Town at the time of their appointment and during their terms of office."
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