Board of Aldermen

Regular Meetings

Special meetings may be called by the Mayor or by written request of a majority of aldermen. A majority of all elected members constitutes a quorum.

About the Board

As established in Section 11 of the City Charter, the Board of Aldermen holds broad legislative authority, including the power to:

• Enact, amend, and repeal City ordinances
• Manage, regulate, and control City finances and property
• Supervise and investigate all City departments, officers, and employees
• Oversee streets, highways, and bridges within the City
• Provide for public safety, health, and general welfare
• Elect a President of the Board at the start of each municipal year
• Confirm mayoral appointments by ballot
• Override a mayoral veto by a two-thirds affirmative vote

All votes, elections, and confirmations are conducted by ballot. The Board's full powers are detailed in Section 11 of the Ansonia City Charter.

Photo: Jasmine Wright / Valley Independent Sentinel

Frank Pergola

President, Board of Aldermen  •  2nd Ward Alderman

The President of the Board of Aldermen is elected by the full Board at its first meeting of each municipal year. As established in the City Charter, the President presides over Board proceedings and, in the event of the death, resignation, removal, or disability of the Mayor, assumes the duties of the Mayor until the position is filled or the disability is removed.

In addition to his leadership role, Alderman Pergola continues to represent the residents of the 2nd Ward.

Contact: fpergola@ansoniact.org  •  203-736-2100

• ▶  March 10, 2026 – Regular Meeting
• ▶  April 14, 2026 – Regular Meeting
• ▶  April 23, 2026 – Special Meeting

• ▶  April 30, 2026 – Public Hearing
• ▶  May 12, 2026 – Regular Meeting
• ▶  May 27, 2026 – Special Meeting