APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Ms. Cynthia Wright (D) 6 Laurel Leaf Drive, Gales Ferry to the Library Commission to complete a two (2) year term ending November 7, 2024 filling a vacancy left by Ms. Gantz.
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Background:
Ms. Wright has a Bachelor of Arts in History from Bridgewater State College (now University) Master of Library Science from the University of Rhode Island Master of Public Administration from the University of Rhode Island.
Ms. Wright was a librarian and was retired having been employed for 27 years at the Groton Public; Library and she also worked 35 years for a military contractor, a law firm, a college and public libraries.
Ms. Wright has been an active member in the community being involved in Cub Scout Pack 55 as the treasurer. for three years; and also served as the treasurer for the Ledyard Wrestling boosters. She was a room mother in various grades at the Gales Ferry School and Juliet Long School; and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes parish for 33 years.
Ms. Wright would like to volunteer to serve on the Library Commission because she believed that her background in libraries would be an asset to the Library Commission. (please see attached Appointment Application)
Administrative Notes:
Ms. Gantz resigned from the Library Commission after seventeen years of service to the town (see attached letter dated 4/1/2024)
Currently the Library Commission has one vacancy (see attached roster)
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
5/6/2024 DTC Endorsed Ms. Wright's appointment to the Library Commission.
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 ...
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