Office of the CAO

Mission Statement: The Chief Administrative Officer’s mission is to ensure that superior quality of constituent services be made for all our citizens by communicating and implementing the Mayor’s administrative and policy priorities.  The CAO is committed to working with Stratford residents, faith communities and businesses to assure Stratford’s municipal government fulfills their obligation. Click here for a link to important documents.

The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for implementing the policy directives of the Mayor and managing the day-to-day operations and functions of the Town government. The CAO Office includes the CAO and the Assistant to the CAO. The CAO is appointed by the Mayor and is responsible for the coordination of all departmental management and operational policies and practices.    General Responsibilities of the CAO include: Implement executive and legislative policy directives relative to departments and services Provide assistance to departments in identifying and complying with executive priorities, goals, policies, and procedures Work with individuals, community groups, institutions, and agencies to ascertain concerns to be addressed through administrative remedies. Create and maintain continuity among municipal services and strategic planning, budgeting, and capital programming. Coordinate the presentation and dissemination of financial business that is to be presented by the Town staff through the Mayor to the Town Council   By working within the Town of Stratford’s charter and guided by the plans and policies of the Town Code, the CAO makes certain that all the Town’s services and programs are running smoothly and meet the expectations of the community.   Please feel free to contact me at (203) 381-2045 or via e-mail by clicking here.     Important Documents: Current FY Budget Organizational Chart Economic Stimulus Proposals Economic Development Guide

Correspondence CAO Announces Wooster Field Award (October 19, 2009) DOT's Letter Regarding Proposed Site Improvement Projects at the Stratford Railroad Station (January 21, 2009)  Mayor's Letter to DOT Commissioner Regarding the Town of Stratford's 'State Owned Property Issues and Concerns' Administrative Ad Hoc Committee (December 18, 2008) Mayor's Letter to DOT Regarding Rail Station Improvements (December 4, 2008) DOT's Letter Regarding Sightlines at the Intersection of Rt. 110 & Main Street Putney (November 25, 2008)  Mayor's Letter to DOT Regarding the Proposed Rail Station Parking Garage (October 28, 2008)  Administration's Letter to DOT Regarding Rt. 110 & Main Street Putney (October 22, 2008) Administration's Request to DOT Regarding Eastbound Parking Expansion (September 17, 2008)  Budget FY 2010 Town Council Adopted Operating Budget FY 2010 Mayor's Proposed Capital Improvement/Capital Equipment FY 2010 Mayor's Proposed Operating Budget FY 2009 Adopted Capital Improvement/Capital Equipment   FY 2009 Town Council Adopted Operating Budget  FY 2009 Mayor's Proposed Operating Budget  FY 2009 Mayor's Proposed Capital Improvement/Capital Equipment FY 2009 Budget Workshop Presentations FY 2009 Budget Presentation (select PDF or Powerpoint Format)   Press Releases and Press Information Stratford's Grants Office Secures Over $7.5 Million in Funding         Click on any image below to enlarge or expand