In November of 2003, the voters of the Town of Stratford adopted a new Town Charter which, for the first time in Stratford's more than 360 year history, will allow us to choose an elected Mayor.  The new charter became effective in November 2005.

The Charter of the Town of Stratford

Several Republicans in addition to Democrats and independents contributed to the writing of this document.  The Republican "Fathers of the Charter" are:

Paul A. Joy

Joseph A. Kubic

Christopher E. Silhavey

Kevin C. Williams

Malcolm F. Youngquist