The Ethics Commission is empowered to investigate allegations of unethical conduct, corrupting influence, illegal activities or other behavior levied against any public official, employee or independent contractor that would reflect adversely against the Town of Somers.
The Ethics Commission is comprised of five resident electors, none of whom serve the town in any other capacity, either as an elected or appointed member of a Commission or Board nor as an employee of the town or the Somers Board of Education. All members are appointed by majority vote of the Board of Selectmen.
Complaints may be submitted to the Commission by:
1. Being mailed in a sealed envelope to the:
Ethics CommissionTown of Somers
Main Street-Town Hall
Somers, CT 06071
c/o Town Clerk – Confidential
2. Complaints may also be submitted by hand delivery of a sealed envelope, addressed as noted above, to the Town Clerk’s Office, David Marti, Town Clerk 860.763.8207 or dmarti@somersct.gov
Ethics Commission Membership
5 Members/2 Year Term
| Graham Van Keuren | December 22, 2027 |
| Everett Morrill | December 22, 2027 |
| Colin Landry | December 22, 2027 |
| Joel Emlen | December 22, 2026 |
| Denise Wheeler | December 22, 2026 |
Ethics Commission Alternate Members
2 Members/2 Year Term
| Vacancy | December 22, |
| Vacancy | December 22, |
See the Code of Ethics for more information.