Westport RTM Seeks To Fill Vacancy In District 6

WESTPORT, CT — With the recent passing of member Cathy Talmadge, the Westport Representative Town Meeting is seeking to fill her position in District 6, Town Clerk Jeffrey Dunkerton announced on Friday.

Talmadge, 71, was a member of the RTM since 2008, and she died on Dec. 30 following a "very rapid and private battle with esophageal cancer," reported the Westport Journal.

She is remembered as an active member of the community, who served in various roles throughout town, before her 14 years on the RTM. On the town's legislative body, Talmadge served on the finance, public works and environment committees, according to the Journal.

Talmadge is survived by her husband, Tom Talmadge; her daughter, Carolyn; sisters, Polly Cassel, Beth Cassel, and Martha Cassel; and nieces and nephews.

In accordance with the Town Charter, Section C5-8C, the vacancy must be filled by a registered voter residing in RTM District 6, Dunkerton said.

Because the Westport RTM is non-partisan, no party affiliation is required. The term expires November 21, 2023.

Residents of RTM District 6 interested in being considered to fill the vacancy are urged to send a resume, on or before Jan. 20, to Town Clerk Jeffrey Dunkerton at JDunkerton@westportct.gov.

This press release was produced by the Town of Westport. The views expressed here are the author’s own.