Stratford Councilman Resigns, Tries to Take it Back

STRATFORD, CT — The Stratford Town Council may have more than one vacancy after Republican Mark Dumas resigned his seat on Monday morning but then changed his mind less than 90 minutes later.

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The Connecticut Post reports Dumas, a lawyer, submitted a letter of resignation that was “effective immediately” due to family and work obligations but he then submitted a second letter to the town clerk’s office saying he would remain a councilman.

Town officials, however, told the Post that he most likely would have to run in a special election if he wants his seat back.

There is already one vacancy on the council after State Rep. Joe Gresko, D-121, recently resigned from his local seat.

Read more at the Connecticut Post here.