Andrew Brown and Mark Pazniokas / CT Mirror

The treasurer for the city of Hartford is stepping down from her post, an elected office that‘s responsible for managing the city’s $1.1 billion pension fund. Her exit from the treasurer’s office comes after several months of complaints and criticism from former members of the city’s pension commission, which helps to oversee the retirement system.

Hundreds of ballots that were cast in North Stonington in recent weeks may not count after local election officials instructed voters not to sign their names on ballot envelopes, a step that is required during early in-person voting.