Representative Town Meeting (RTM) - Minutes - 01/08/2024

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
PHONE: 860-442-0553
www.waterfordct.org
MINUTES
REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING
DISTRICT 4 SPECIAL ELECTION
Monday, January 8, 2024
6:45 P.M.
Waterford Town Clerk’s Office
PRESENT: Michael Bono, Thomas Dembek, Susan Driscoll, Christina Jessuck, David Sugrue
ABSENT: Matthew Keatley
ALSO PRESENT: Town Clerk David Campo, RTM Moderator Paul Goldstein, RTM Majority Leader Danielle
Steward-Gelinas
MOTION by Bono, seconded by Sugrue, to nominate Susan Driscoll as Chair of the meeting.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
MOTION by Driscoll, seconded by Sugrue, to nominate Michael Bono as Clerk of the meeting.
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
NOMINATIONS to fill vacancy left by the resignation of Jerry Fischer were provided by the Democratic
Town Committee. (See Attachment)
VOTE by ballot took place.
WINNER by ballot: Erica Casper
VOTING IN FAVOR: Unanimous
MOTION to adjourn by Bono, seconded by Sugrue, at 6:50 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Driscoll
Meeting Chair

WATERFORD DEMOCRATIC TOWN COMMITTEE
182 Niantic River Rd * Waterford, CT * 06385
December 27, 2023
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David Campo
Town Clerk
15 Rope Ferry Rd
Waterford, CT 06385
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RE: Special Election for RTM District 4 Vacancy
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Dear Mr. Campo,
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On behalf of the Waterford Democratic Town Committee, I submit the following slate of candidates to
fill the vacancy created by the recent resignation of RTM District 4 Representative Jerry Fischer:
Erica Casper
5 Mago Boulevard
Waterford, CT 06385
721-631-2099; ericacasper1 @gmail.com
Mariette Ogg
8 Goundry Drive
Waterford, CT 06385
860-514-0550; mariette.c.ogg@gmail.com
Ocean Pellett
15 Forest Street
Waterford, CT 06385
860-440-0762; oceanpellet(@yahoo.com
While the DTC believes all three individuals are well-qualified to serve the remainder of the term that
ends in November 2025, Erica Casper is the preferred candidate for this position. She has an M.S. in
Marine Biology, is an active supporter and former coach of Waterford Little League and Soccer, has a
strong desire to learn more about issues that impact our citizens, and considers service on the RTM a way
to give back to the community. In addition, as the next-highest vote-getter on the slate (only three below
Jerry), we believe electing Erica to fill this seat would best reflect the will of the District 4 voters.
Sincerely,
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Cathy Barnard
Chair, Waterford DTC