Camillo Announces Formation Of Greenwich AI Task Force

GREENWICH, CT — First Selectman Fred Camillo on Tuesday announced the official formation and membership for the Greenwich AI Task Force.

The new advisory group will bring together Greenwich residents with expertise in artificial intelligence, technology, risk management and innovation "to help ensure Greenwich leads thoughtfully in the responsible use of emerging technologies," an announcement from the town said.

"Greenwich has an opportunity to lead — not simply by adopting new technology, but by shaping how it can be used responsibly in local government," Camillo said. "This Task Force will help us establish thoughtful guardrails while identifying practical ways to improve services, support our workforce, and position Greenwich to set the standard in Connecticut."

The task force is expected to examine how AI could be used to improve service delivery, increase efficiency for taxpayers, and support workforce planning and evolving operational needs, while maintaining an emphasis on accountability, public trust, and the role of personnel in decision-making.

"The goal is not technology for technology’s sake, but technology in service to residents," the town said.

There are two primary objectives for the task force:

• To develop a framework and policy for the town's use of artificial intelligence, including appropriate safeguards and use guidelines.
• To identify practical applications that can improve municipal operations, enhance resident services, reduce administrative burdens, and help employees spend more time focused on direct service to the public.

The task force will feature Selectwoman Lauren Rabin, Jay Bellissimo, Kathy Smith, Pat Fuscaldo, Roy Weissman, Sloane Taliaferro and Toufic Wakim.

There will also be liaisons on the task force from town boards, departments and committees, such as the Board of Education, Department of Public Works, Finance Department, Information Technology, Parks & Recreation Department, Registrars of Voters, Risk Management and the Selectmen’s Committee for People With Developmental Disabilities.

The Board of Estimate and Taxation announced it will have two liaisons in Matt DesChamps and Sally Bednar.

Rabin said the idea is to use technology "to make government work better for people."

"If applied responsibly, AI can help reduce repetitive administrative work, improve service delivery, and help us manage future staffing needs and smarter processes, while allowing employees to focus more of their time on the work residents value most," she added.