Westport RTM Seeks To Fill Vacancy In District 8

WESTPORT, CT —The Westport Representative Town Meeting is seeking to fill a vacancy in District 8, following the recent resignation of Lisa Newman.

"In accordance with the Town Charter, Section C5-8C, the vacancy must be filled by a registered voter residing in RTM District 8," said Town Clerk Jeffrey Dunkerton in a statement. "No party affiliation is required since Westport’s RTM is non-partisan. The term expires November 21, 2023."

The new representative will join current District 8 members Wendy G. Batteau, Stephen Shackelford and Rachel S. Cohn.

Residents of RTM District 8 interested in being considered to fill the vacancy are invited to send a resume on or before 4 p.m. on Feb. 22 to Dunkerton at JDunkerton@westportct.gov.