Politics & Government
Trumbull ARC Resolution Draws Disagreements Over Legality
Some current and former officials said the mandate wasn't legal and was rejected by voters less than two years ago.
Editor's note: We previously posted this story, but here it is again in case you missed it.
TRUMBULL, CT- Trumbull Town Treasurer Anthony Musto said a new ordinance that changes how town pension plans must be funded may not be legal.
The Annual Required Contributions funding mandate was put before town voters in 2014 during a charter revision referendum, according to the Trumbull Times. It was rejected by voters.
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Former Democratic Town Councilor and first selectman candidate Vicki Tesoro said that voters just rejected the measure 16 months ago and the will of the people is clear.
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Ultimately the town council voted 10-7 in favor of the fully funded mandate.
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