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Politics & Government

Corbet Will Provide Accountability as Town Treasurer

New Canaan has a chance to make an important change on Nov. 8.

On November 8, New Canaan voters have a chance to . We have the chance to make a long-overlooked, but important, change that could help reduce unnecessary expenditures and the avoidable controversy those expenditures produce. We can elect a Town Treasurer who will help provide the accountability and transparency everyone knows we need at Town Hall. We can this year.

For me, the fundamental question is whether the status quo is acceptable. Is it okay to consider any job in town government “ceremonial” or “honorary?” I don't think it is. It's fine if a community or school group wants to have an honorary treasurer, but a town government should have an active treasurer. New Canaan's treasurer should adopt better oversight practices and actively communicate with the , and . Other officials and every single citizen ought to know how our money is being spent.

A glance at Corbet's five specific pledges to voters reveals why it's important to elect her. If we want to “ensure that payments are made under proper authority” and “maintain records and provide transparency for all financial matters,” it's time to make the Treasurer a meaningful part of local government. It's time to vote for Kathleen Corbet.

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