PETITION SIGNING

Sign a petition to allow Fairfielders to decide on the dissolution of the Fairfield Parking Authority*

*On Monday, April 14, the Town Attorney and Town Clerk issued a correction notice that changed the submission deadline printed on the petition form from Tuesday, April 15, 2025 to Monday, April 14, 2025.

Why Sign

On Monday, March 31st, after a rushed and rules-suspending process, the Fairfield RTM voted to remove Section 102-1 of our Town Code and dissolve the Fairfield Parking Authority. The Authority and its Board of Commissioners are an independent agency whose primary responsibility is to the permit holders and other users of the Fairfield and Southport train stations. They have successfully served our community for nearly 50 years.

As a result of that vote, control and oversight of these facilities, including the setting of parking rates and the current fund balances, are scheduled to be handed over to Town Hall on July 1 where they may be subject to political influence and competing budget priorities.

This decision was not properly vetted and due process was not afforded. This  is NOT good government.

If you believe like we do that Fairfielders should be given the opportunity to decide on the dissolution, please see the instructions below to print out and submit a petition. Per the Town Clerk's office, the deadline for submission is 4:30 pm on Tuesday, April 15. (correction: Monday, April 14 by 4:30 pm)

Printable Petition Form

The following petition form was acquired from the Town Clerk's office in hard copy. Click to open a scanned PDF version and print:

Signing Instructions

Follow these instructions to submit a petition:

• Print out the petition form.

• Collect "wet" signatures. All signatories MUST be registered voters in the Town of Fairfield. Petitions can have as little as one signature.

• Print and sign your name as the circulator at the bottom.

• Return to the Town Clerk's Office in Old Town Hall, 611 Old Post Road, no later than 4:30 pm on Tuesday, April 15, or drop off at one of the locations listed below. Late submissions cannot be accepted. (correction: Monday, April 14 at 4:30 pm)

Drop-Off Locations

In addition to the Town Clerk's Office, signed petitions can also be dropped off at the following locations and times:

• Wednesday, April 9

  • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Fairfield Center and Southport Stations

• Thursday, April 1

  • 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM at Fairfield Center Station

• Saturday, April 12

  • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Country Cow, 2505 Black Rock Turnpike

  • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Stop & Shop, 1160 Kings Highway Cutoff

  • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Saugatuck Sweets, 28 Reed Road (next to Firehouse Deli)

  • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM SeaGrape, 1144 Reef Road

• Monday, April 14

  • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Fairfield Center and Southport Stations

• Tuesday, April 15 (canceled due to deadline correction)

  • 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM at Fairfield Center and Southport Stations

Section 102-1 - Fairfield Town Code

Here is Section 102-1 of the Fairfield Town Code that created the Fairfield Parking Authority nearly 50 years ago: