46. Erin Stewart — In 2013, at age 26, Stewart ousted Democrat Tim O’Brien in a contest for the mayorship of New Britain, Connecticut, and won a resounding re-election this past November. According to The Hartford Courant, “Republicans in the state are talking about Stewart as a possible candidate for governor in 2018, while Democrats at the Capitol wonder if…
MAYOR STEWART UNVEILS 2016-17 S.M.A.R.T. BUDGET PROPOSAL NEW BRITAIN—Mayor Erin E. Stewart on Wednesday presented a $239.21 million S.M.A.R.T. budget proposal for the 2016-17 fiscal year that increases funding for the school system, keeps services in place, and includes a net tax decrease for the average resident. “A S.M.A.R.T. budget is one that is specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely,”…
Visits with Milton: Police chief, mayor befriend letter-writing resident By Lisa Backus April 7, 2016 NEW BRITAIN — On a sunny day before Easter, Milton Ward sat with his friend Police Chief James Wardwell to have a coffee at the Dunkin’ Donuts near his home. “I never gave much thought about the police, but they are very caring, I love…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 28, 2016 MAYOR STEWART ENACTS IMMEDIATE HIRING AND SPENDING FREEZE FOR CITY AND BOARD OF EDUCATION NEW BRITAIN—Mayor Erin E. Stewart has issued a memorandum to all city department heads, including the Board of Education, ordering an immediate freeze of hiring and discretionary spending. In announcing the freezes, Mayor Stewart cited a likely 5 percent…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 9, 2016 Mayor Stewart releases city’s first ever digital “State of the City” Address State of recovery and rebirth NEW BRITAIN—Mayor Erin E. Stewart on Wednesday released her 2016 State of the City address via YouTube as a way to highlight the city’s smart city initiatives that are transforming City Hall and moving it…
Influential women: CCSU’s gala honors 7 top professionals Posted: Saturday, February 27, 2016 9:43 pm By Susan Corica NEW BRITAIN — It was a gala evening at Central Connecticut State University Saturday when seven community leaders were honored as Women of Influence in the Student Center’s Alumni Hall. The biennial event highlights the achievements of women who have made significant…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 24, 2016 New Britain Assessor Signs off on 2015 Grand List Signs of Growth for Second Year in a Row; Subject to change due to state DMV Software Error NEW BRITAIN—The City’s Assessor has signed off on New Britain’s October 2015 Grand List, but the document is far from finalized due to…
Youthful Mayor Steers New Britain Turnaround By Paul Burton February 9, 2016 Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy’s grim State of the State address last week about state finances resonated with New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart. “He should have given that speech a long time ago,” Stewart said in a lengthy interview. “It’s similar to what we had to deal with for…