Connecticut Gov. Daniel Malloy has appointed Donald Stein, first selectman of Barkhamsted, Conn., as chairman of the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA). The appointment needs to be approved by the Connecticut General Assembly.
If approved, Stein will succeed Michael Pace, who stepped down as chairman last November. Pace had chaired CRRA since June 2002.
“Today, managing Connecticut’s solid waste brings with it a number of challenges,” Stein says. “I’m looking forward to continuing CRRA’s leadership in meeting those challenges.”
The governor sent the appointment to the legislature’s Executive & Legislative Nominations Committee, which was to hold a hearing on the appointment April 3. Following the hearing, both legislative houses must act on the appointment before adjourning May 9.
“We’re looking forward to Don’s leadership in fulfilling CRRA’s mission, which is to provide innovative, environmentally sound and cost-effective solutions to the solid-waste needs of the people of Connecticut,” says Thomas Kirk, CRRA president.
The Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority is a quasi-public agency that serves 95 cities and towns in the state. The agency’s goal is to develop and implement solutions and best practices for solid waste disposal and recycling management on behalf of municipalities.
Connecticut Governor Appoints New CRRA Chair
The appointment requires legislative approval.