Westport Seeks Candidate To Fill Vacancy In RTM District 2

WESTPORT, CT — With the recent resignation of member Christine Meiers Schatz, Westport is looking for candidates to fill a vacancy in District 2 of the Representative Town Meeting, according to officials.

"In accordance with the Town Charter, Section C5-8C, the vacancy must be filled by a registered voter residing in RTM District 2," officials wrote in a statement. "No party affiliation is required since Westport’s RTM is non-partisan."

The RTM is the town's legislative body, and consists of 36 members, which breaks down to four members in each of nine districts.

The vacant District 2 term expires on Nov. 28, 2023.

Residents of RTM District 2 who are interested in being considered to fill the vacancy are asked to send a resume on or before Sept. 23 to Town Clerk Jeffrey Dunkerton at JDunkerton@westportct.gov.