Waterbury Town Meeting Study Committee
Purpose and Charge
The Waterbury Town Meeting Study Committee (WTMSC) shall explore ways to improve the quality and quantity of citizen engagement in public decision-making at the annual Waterbury Town Meeting through a year-long deliberative study. The WTMSC will present their initial recommendations to the Select Board in October 2026, incorporate feedback from the public and the Board, and provide final recommendations by Jan. 8, 2027 for consideration at Waterbury Town Meeting 2027. Unless this mandate is expanded by the Waterbury Select Board or a vote at Town Meeting, the WTMSC will be disbanded upon adjournment of the 2027 Waterbury Town Meeting.
Members
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Rebecca Ellis, Chair | ellisvermont@yahoo.com |
| Liz Schlegel, Secretary | liz.schlegel@gmail.com |
| Michelle Downing | michelletaliseskydowning@gmail.com |
| Kathi Grace | Gracefam5@gmail.com |
| Evan Karl Hoffman | evankarlhoffman@gmail.com |
| Anne Imhoff | Amiex10@gmavt.net |
| Amy Marshall-Carney | N2elvira@gmail.com |
| Valerie Rogers | Vivica061@gmail.com |
| Susan Titterton | sstitterton@gmail.com |
Timeline
- Preliminary recommendations to select board due September 2026
- Final recommendations to select board due January 8, 2027
- The Committee sunsets at the 2027 Waterbury Town Meeting
Presentations to the Selectboard:
- April 21, 2026
- August 4, 2026
- October 6 or 20, 2026 – present initial recommendations
- November 17, 2026
Next Meeting
Meetings on the 4th* Wed. of each month, 7pm - 9pm
May 27, 2026
Town Meeting Study Committee 05/27/26
7PM – 9 PM
*November and December meetings have been rescheduled to the 3rd Wed. of the month (Nov. 18 and Nov. 16, respectively).
Past Meeting Agendas
Open Meeting Law
1 V.S.A. § 312 – Right to attend meetings of public bodies
1 V.S.A. § 314 – Penalty and enforcement
Submit a complaint of violation.
Appointed Boards and Committees
The Selectboard appoints members to the Town’s various boards, committees, and commissions. If you are interested in serving on one of these bodies, please complete the application form or call Interim Municipal Manager, Bill Woodruff, at 802-839-6199.
Municipal Ethics
Ethics Officer: Ingrid Jonas
ijonas@waterburyvt.com
To make a compliant about a potential ethics violation, please complete the Municipal Complaint Form.
24 V.S.A. §1991-1999 defines municipal and county government duties with regards to codes of conduct, conflicts of interest, whistleblower protections, and ethics enforcement. In 2025, the Town adopted its own Conflict of Interest Policy and Ethics Investigation & Enforcement Ordinance to supplement state law.