Westport, CT, is a coastal town located on Long Island Sound northeast of New York City. The town had a population of 26,391 according to the 2010 U.S. Census and in 2008 was ranked the tenth wealthiest town in the U.S. with populations between 20,000 and 65,000. The town employs approximately 350 people who serve in a variety of professional, technical, and support positions. It offers quality services that are effective and efficient in order to meet the needs of the community in the twenty-first century. All citizens are encouraged to join in the civic dialogue with diverse opinions in order to fully explore and answer questions facing the town.