Information for
Advisory & Finance Committee
The Advisory and Finance Committee is composed of 15 residents whose appointments are submitted by the Moderator and confirmed at the Annual Town Meeting. Terms are for three years and are staggered so that 5 members are appointed each year. The Advisory and Finance Committee acts as the town’s watchdog for all fiscal matters. Their duties include advising the voters at the Annual Town Meeting on establishing the annual omnibus budget and making recommendations on spending and other articles for all town meetings. A&F seeks to ensure that the budget is balanced and in the best interest of the citizens of Swansea.
Links and Resources:
Save the Date! Annual Town Meeting - Monday May 15, 2023 7:30PM. Special Town Meeting begins at 7:00PM prior to Annual Town Meeting.
Special Town Meeting Warrant 5-15-2023 with A&F recommendations
Annual Town Meeting Warrant 5-15-2023 with A& F recommendations
Summary Budget FY 2024 with Revenues and Expenses
Advisory & Finance Committee FY 2024 Budget Book with Departmental Detail
Association of Town Finance Committees (external link)
Member | Term Expires | Member | Term Expires |
Robbie Alford, Chairman | 2024 | Robert Sparrow | 2024 |
Sarah Carlson, Vice Chairman | 2025 | Richard Looker | 2026 |
Fran Kelley, Clerk | 2026 | Nathaniel Chamberlain | 2026 |
Doug Fiore | 2025 | Thomas Tripp | 2024 |
Chris Howard | 2025 | Joyce Moore | 2024 |
Michelle Paul | 2025 | Richard Finlaw | 2026 |
John Salzillo | 2024 | James Clarkin | 2026 |
Mark Brooks | 2025 |