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Wednesdays was the first meeting since 2005 that Republican Linda Davis wasnt a member of the council.

Six Republicans and five Democrats are seeking seats on the Town Council in the Nov. 2 election

Published July 27. 2021 10:59AM | Updated July 27. 2021 7:07PM Kevin G. Gorden, Special to The Day Ledyard — A total of 23 candidates will be vying for political office this fall after the Democratic and Republican town committees on Monday night nominated their slates for Town Council and Board of Education. The GOP Town Council lineup includes five incumbents, led by Chairwoman Linda Davis, whos seeking her ninth term on the panel. Joining her is fellow Councilor Kevin Dombrowski, who i...

Published May 13. 2021 12:03AM | Updated May 13. 2021 12:28AM Kevin Gorden, Special to The Day Ledyard — A member of the Town Council has resigned. Republican Thomas Malone, in an email read during Wednesday nights remote meeting, said, "being on the Town Council has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. It has been my honor and privilege to serve with a group of people that have the highest level of honor, integrity, and moral character." The email didnt state a reason for�...

Published April 29. 2021 4:22PM | Updated April 29. 2021 9:08PM Kevin Gorden, Special to The Day Ledyard — Ledyard taxpayers will go to the polls May 18 to decide the fate of a $60,295,817 budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The Town Council on Wednesday night unanimously approved sending the package to voters. Spending goes up by 0.27%, while the mill rate does down by 3.56%. However, town officials say most taxpayers will be paying more due to recent property revaluations. The school budge...

Published April 29. 2021 7:51AM | Updated April 29. 2021 8:12PM Kevin Gorden, Special to The Day Ledyard — The chairman of the councils Community Relations Committee said Wednesday that "it took a long time for the town to get where its at now (regarding race issues), and we still have a long way to go." Councilor Michael Washingtons comments during Wednesday nights council meeting came after fellow councilor and committee member Andra Ingalls responded to criticism of her idea that if ...

Published April 27. 2021 9:27AM  Kevin Gorden, Special to The Day Ledyard − Only two people spoke during Monday nights public hearing on the proposed budget for 2021-2022. One speaker urged more spending by the town, the other told town officials to make more cuts. The $60,295,817 plan increases current spending by 0.27%, while it decreases the mill rate by 3.56%. However, Councilor William Saums, who chairs the finance committee, has said that recent property revaluations will mean tax...

Published April 15. 2021 3:23PM | Updated April 15. 2021 7:34PM Kevin G. Gorden, Special to The Day Ledyard — A majority of taxpayers will see their taxes go up, under a preliminary 2021-22 budget plan passed Wednesday night by the Town Council. The $60,295,817 package decreases current spending by 0.25%, and decreases the mill rate by 3.56%. However, recent property revaluations mean more than half of the towns taxpayers will see their bills go up, according to Councilor William Saums, wh...