Norwalk

Boards & Commissions

BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION

The Board of Estimate and Taxation serves as the City's fiscal authority and budget-setting body. The Board consists of six (6) appointed members, and the Mayor serves as an ex-officio member. The members of the Board are appointed to overlapping four-year terms by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Common Council. No more than two appointed members can reside in any one Council District, and not more than three appointed members shall belong to the same political party. The appointed members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation must be electors of the City of Norwalk, and they serve without pay.


Meeting Location
Zoom Only
Member
Regular 7
Alternate 0
Staff Person
Jared Schmitt
Meeting Time
1st Monday of the Month at 06:30 PM
Term
4 Years
Source
Nwlk. Charter 1-288
Appointed By
Mayor-Council
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Agendas are available prior to the board of estimate & taxation meeting.
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Minutes are also available following the board of estimate & taxation approval.

Member List

Member Party Term App. Reapp. Alt District
1 photo ABRAMS, ED D 11/30/2027 3/12/2024 A
Chair
2 photo CAMACHO, ED D 11/30/2025 2/27/2024 E
Filled Jim Frayer's vacancy
3 photo CONSTANT, KENDRICK R 11/30/2025 2/14/2023 A
4 photo JELLERETTE, TROY D 11/30/2025 1/11/2022 D
5 photo KASSIMIS, ARTIE R 11/30/2027 3/12/2024 C
6 photo RILLING, MAYOR HARRY D 11/18/2025 11/21/2023 E
7 photo YANG, ANNE R 11/30/2027 3/12/2024 D
Last Updated: 3/13/2024 4:54 PM

The powers and duties of the Board of Estimate and Taxation include the following:

  • Adopt the Operating Budget subject to the maximum limit on total appropriations set by the Common Council.
  • Levy taxes and set the City's property Tax Rates.
  • Approve special, supplemental appropriations during the course of the fiscal year.
  • Authorize the financing of the City's Capital Budget and approve all borrowing by the City.
  • Appoint the City's independent auditor.

Recent Meetings

Time Meeting Agenda Minutes Youtube
4/16/2024 6:30 PM BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION SPECIAL MEETING Link Link Link
5/6/2024 6:30 PM BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION Link Link Link
6/3/2024 6:30 PM BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION Link Link Link
7/1/2024 6:30 PM BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION Link Link Link
8/5/2024 6:30 PM BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION Link Link Link
9/9/2024 6:30 PM BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION Link Link Link
10/7/2024 6:30 PM BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION Link Link

Upcoming Meetings

Time Meeting Agenda Dial In# Webinar ID Zoom YouTube
11/4/2024 6:30 PM BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION 646 558 8656 895 2126 4656 Link
12/2/2024 6:30 PM BOARD OF ESTIMATE & TAXATION 646 558 8656 895 2126 4656 Link

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