“How Wilton Works: A Citizen’s Guide to Self-Governing” — Understanding Wilton’s Boards and Commissions

Wilton resident Gail Lavielle, the former assistant minority leader in CT’s legislature, in coordination with the Wilton Republican Town Committee (RTC), will host “How Wilton Works” on Monday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. This virtual event will provide Wiltonians with an overview of the town’s municipal government, providing a “Wilton 101” on subjects including how the town budget is set and the roles of elected and appointed commissions.

“With so many newcomers to Wilton and with a local election coming up on Nov. 2, this is the right time to offer a refresher course on Wilton’s unique form of participatory self-government,” said RTC Chairman Peter Wrampe. “A well-informed electorate is the best way to ensure that our town remains independent and well managed.

“It is important to note that this is not a political or promotional event; no current candidates for office will be participating [as a presenter] in the presentation,” Wrampe added. “It is designed exclusively to help residents understand our unique local form of government. Wiltonians of all political persuasions are welcome to attend.” [Editor’s note: Wrampe is a Republican candidate running in the Constable race for Election 2021. (Election 2021 Policies)

Lavielle, a former member of Wilton’s Board of Finance and the town’s Energy Commission, will be joined by current members of the four major town boards. Selectman Josh Cole, Board of Finance Chair Jeff Rutishauser, Board of Education member Jen Lalor, and Planning & Zoning Chair Rick Tomasetti will each give brief explanations of their board’s duties and responsibilities. The presenters will take questions from the audience, submitted either beforehand or during the presentation.

Residents can sign up online. This is a virtual event, though the speakers will be presenting from the Brubeck Room of the Wilton Library.