‘Challenge the Status Quo’ New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart has challenged the status quo as a female politician and the youngest mayor in Connecticut since she winning election four years ago at age 26. Stewart became interested in politics after working for former Connecticut Congresswoman Nancy Johnson and former Governor M. Jodi Rell. “It was an incredible experience to have such…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2017 City of New Britain Named All-America City Finalist for Second Year in a Row NEW BRITAIN—For the second year in a row, the National Civic League has named the City of New Britain an “All-America City” finalist in recognition of the community’s efforts to boost school attendance, stem summer learning loss, and increase grade-level…

New Britain Mayor Presents No Tax Increase Budget Proposal for 2017-18 April 12, 2017 NEW BRITAIN—Mayor Erin E. Stewart on Wednesday presented to the Common Council a $241.53 million budget proposal, entitled “Leading the Way,” that calls for no tax increase. “I have to applaud the Board of Finance and Taxation and our Department heads for all their hard work…

State of the City Address 2017 – Leading the Way Mayor Erin E. Stewart March 8, 2017 Members of the Common Council, elected officials, department heads, city employees, and most importantly, my fellow citizens, I am here this evening to present you with the annual state of the City Address. To all of you joining us at home, we are…