Bloomfield Charter Revision Commission

Proposed Draft Sections

  1. Draft Final Report of the Town Charter Revision Commission - Incl. Summary (UPDATED: 8/29)
  2. 2024 Draft Final Report of the Town Charter Revision Commission - Includes Executive Summary
  3. 2024 Draft Final Report of the Town Charter Revision Commission
  4. Charter Revisions For Vote - Chapters II III and IV
  5. Charter Revisions For Vote - Chapters V and VI
  6. Charter Revisions For Vote - Chapters VII VIII and IX

Members

Name Title Political Affiliation
Joseph Suggs Chair Democrat
Bradley Klein Member Democrat
Dwight Bolton Member Republican
Erica Coleman Member Democrat
Elvin Turner Member Unaffiliated

Meetings

  • Time:  Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 3:00 p.m.
  • When:  3rd Thursdays and 4th Saturdays
  • In Person only
  • Location: Bloomfield Town Hall - Council Chambers

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval at the next scheduled meeting.

Current Agendas and Minutes

Subscribe to Notices of the Bloomfield Charter Revision Commission

Overview


It is best practice in the municipal government public sector to review the Town Charter every 10 years. The last revision of the Bloomfield Town Charter was 2006.

A five member Charter Revision Commission has been established composed of three members of the Democratic party, 1 Republican and 1 Unaffiliated residents, is instructed to consider such revisions to the Bloomfield Town Charter as they deem appropriate and to submit a draft final report of their recommendations to the Town Council within 16 months of the date of appointment of members to the Bloomfield Charter Revision Commission.

The Commission is charged with undertaking a thorough review of the current Town Charter and all aspects of the structure of Town Government, being mindful of adhering to, among others, principles of sustainability and that it is equitable for and inclusive of all our citizens, and further, shall draft any Charter amendments relative to the operation of the Town and effective representation of the people of this Town.

Commission Progress Tracker


Timeline
Main Task (s)
Status
February 12, 2024Council Action to initiate the Charter Revision processComplete
March 11, 2024Commission Appointments & Selection processComplete
March 23, 2024Commission met to discuss scope of work and review of Charter Review process with Town AttorneyComplete
April 8, 2024Council approved Commission chargesComplete
April 18, 2024Public Hearing #1 - Community FeedbackComplete
April 27, 2024Charter Revision MeetingComplete
April 2024 - OngoingSolicitation of input from residents, elected officials, town staff, boards and commissionsOngoing
May 16, 2024Charter Revision Meeting Complete
May 25, 2024Charter Revision Meeting Complete
June 8, 2024Charter Revision Meeting Cancelled
June 20, 2024Charter Revision MeetingComplete
July 13, 2024Charter Revision MeetingComplete
July 18, 2024Charter Revision Meeting Complete
July 31, 2024Charter Revision - Special MeetingComplete
August 3, 2024Charter Revision MeetingComplete
August 14, 2024Charter Revision - Special Meeting Complete
August 15, 2024Charter Revision MeetingCancelled
August 21, 2024Charter Revision - Special Meeting & Public Hearing #2Complete
August 29, 2024Charter Revision Meeting Complete