Westport Republicans Seek Applicants to Fill Clarissa Moore's Post on the Board of Finance

WESTPORT, CT — Board of Finance member Clarissa Moore, who was elected just last year, has resigned from the board because she and her family have relocated to Florida.

She is a former member of the Representative Town Meeting, and a former financial executive. Warmer weather and lower taxes were the main drivers for the decision to move, she told the Westport News.

She resigned on Wednesday, and the Westport Republican Town Committee announced Thursday that it is now accepting applications for those interested in filling the vacancy on the Board of Finance caused by Moore's relocation.

The Republican group's Board of Finance Vacancy Committee will interview qualified candidates and make a recommendation to the board. Registered Westport Republicans who are interested in being considered for the Board of Finance vacancy should contact Westport Republican Town Committee Chairman Tim Wetmore at 203-650-8463 or westportrepublicans@gmail.com and provide a letter of interest and a professional resume no later than 12 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22.

"Candidates for the Board of Finance vacancy will be given a detailed questionnaire and should be prepared to discuss their skills and qualifications with the RTC’s Board of Finance Vacancy Committee in an interview," the Westport RTC wrote in a statement. "The candidate selected and approved by the Board of Finance will serve out Ms. Moore’s term, ending in November 2019. The successful candidate will begin serving immediately after approval by the Board of Finance expected in September."

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