Town Clerk Carmella Budkins will be retiring after 30 years. “It has been an honor to serve the residents of Greenwich as Town Clerk for 30 years. I am humbled by the support I have received for 15 elections. During these past three decades I am proud of the changes made to modernize and bring the clerks office into the 21st century. We have implemented technology and preserved our historic documents making them accessible to all. My focus has always been about serving the public in a professional manner. The staff has been exemplary and I am blessed for their support and friendship.
There is a time in life to make changes and for me this is one of these times. I will not be seeking a 16th term for Town Clerk, a job that I have loved and enjoyed for 30 years. I look forward to spending time with my husband John, my children and my five grandchildren. My gratitude to all the friends and acquaintances made over the 30 years.”
STATEMENT OF EDWARD DADAKIS, FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE GREENWICH REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE, ON THE RETIREMENT OF TOWN CLERK CARMELLA C. BUDKIN
Carmen is an institution both in Town Hall and within the Republican party. I am both sad and happy. Sad for our town that she is departing but happy for her because she has earned a long, happy and healthy retirement.
Carmen was my vice chairman when I first took over the leadership of Greenwich’s Republican Party. I relied on her more then she probably ever knew. She gave me smart advice and guidance and did so much to keep us unified and victorious.
As one of the longest serving RTM members, I have seen how essential she is to its smooth and effective running. I especially enjoyed watching her in action at the first meeting of each term when she took the Moderator’s podium until the moderator was elected.
But her hallmark was her ability to get along with everyone. Every single person who walked into Carmen’s office over the past 30 years found themselves a friend. She treated everyone with respect, thoughtfulness and responded quickly with whatever they needed. That is why she easily won all those elections. With Carmen as Town Clerk our Town Hall was always welcoming.
An era has ended. Carmen will be missed.
