Michael Mason To Lead Greenwich's Labor Contract Negotiations

GREENWICH, CT — Michael Mason, the current Chair of the Board of Estimate and Taxation, has been hired to serve as Greenwich's consultant on labor contract negotiations, according to a news release.

Mason, who is from Cos Cob, was awarded the contract after the Town issued a solicitation of Requests for Proposals for the position, which reports to the First Selectman. The Town received five proposals for the position. Mason’s contract with the Town is effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023. He will be paid $12,500 per month.

"I believe Mike’s long-time public service and his involvement with contract negotiations as one of the BET’s representatives assigned to the Board of Education labor contracts negotiating team as well as his 36 years of experience in the private aviation sector will provide him with the experience needed to settle fair and equitable labor contracts that protect and serve the best interests of both our taxpayers and our employees," said First Selectman Fred Camillo in a news release.

Mason has been involved in Town government for several years, including 12 as a member of the Representative Town Meeting, and 17 on the BET.

According to the Greenwich Time, since Mason said he will still serve on the BET through the end of his term this year, Greenwich's legal department is looking into the possibility of a conflict of interest.

As of this writing, Mason could not be reached for comment.

To read more from the Greenwich Time, click here.