Jackson leaves West Haven. Rossi issues statement. “No further comment will be issued,” is ruinous mayor’s aspiration.

More tumult in the perpetually tumultuous city of West Haven. Finance Director Scott Jackson “has decided to move forward in his public service career,” Mayor Nancy Rossi wrote in a joint statement with Jackson released Friday. Jackson added, ”It has been my pleasure to work with so many hardworking city employees and dedicated City Council members to advance the best interests of West Haven.”

Jackson did not mention Rossi in his short paragraph.

The statement concluded, ”No further comments will be issued.” That wish will likely not withstand questions. The state’s oversight board meets next week to continue the crucible of imposing some order on West Haven’s finances.

Jackson is a popular figure who served as mayor of Hamden, the state’s labor and tax commissioner and took on the thankless job of heading the Sandy Hook school shooting task force with few resources.

Rossi has presided over an administration notable for ineptitude and astonishing acts of corruption from within it.

Published February 24, 2023.