Legislative Council
2750 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, Ct 06518
Tel: 203-287-2576
The Legislative Council is the Town’s Fiscal and Legislative authority. This body is comprised of 15 members, 6 of whom are elected-at-large and 9 who are elected to represent each of the 9 voting districts. These Council members keep a close watch on your tax dollars and they adopt laws to improve the quality of life for all Hamden residents.
As the fiscal authority, the Council prepares the Annual Town Budget and establishes the mil rate for the collection of taxes.
As the Legislative authority, the Council has the power to create and pass all Resolutions and Ordinances that ultimately effect the residents of Hamden. The Council also has the final approval of the Mayor’s recommendations for appointments to the town's Boards and Commissions.
There are eleven (11) Council committees: Finance; Administration; Planning & Development; Public Safety; Recreation & Culture; Public Works & Engineering; Environment & Conservation; Education; Human Services; Technology and Labor. These committees meet the last Monday of each month to review matters under their jurisdiction. Each committee then makes recommendations to the full Council for final formal action.
The full Council meets the first Monday of each month and Special sessions are called as needed. All meetings are open to the public.
For the Legislative Council's Frequently asked Questions click HERE.
For the agenda to the Legislative Council's meetings, click HERE
Click Here for the Legislative Council's 2008-2009 Nonunion Compensation Proposal and Salary Tier