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New Britain Leaders Speak On Justice for George Floyd
Local leaders in New Britain are reacting to the news of the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd.
DeLandro Launches Official Mayoral Campaign
Saying that she has, “a passion to serve and a commitment to lead,” Democrat Veronica DeLandro formally announced she is running for Mayor.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honored in 53rd Memorial Celebration
Dr. Valerie Ruby Ingram recalled many of New Britain’s great African-American leaders and the “holy ground” of the old Hartford Avenue…
Democrats Object to Stewart Flat-Funding Schools Again
Democrats waging or weighing a campaign for Mayor are concerned about Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s decision to flat fund schools again.
Stewart Budgets Cut $9 Million From Schools, Adjusting for Inflation
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s budget for the upcoming year once again flat-funds city operating funds for New Britain schools.
Exploring Run for Mayor, DeLandro Announces $45,000 in Fundraising
Democrat Veronica T. DeLandro has announced that she has raised $45,000 in contributions as she weighs a campaign for Mayor of New Britain.
Meeting to Consider $7 Million Apparent Debt Refinancing Cancelled
After a New Britain Progressive article, a city meeting on borrowing $7 million to refinance existing city bonding has been cancelled.
DeLandro Continuing Vaccination Information Canvassing
Democrat Veronica DeLandro, who is exploring a run for Mayor, is continuing efforts to spread the word about COVID-19 vaccination.
Rep. Bobby Sanchez Officially Running for Mayor
Democratic Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25) has made it official – announcing that he is running to be the next Mayor of New Britain.
Council to Consider $7 Million Apparent Debt Refinancing
A City Council committee is to consider a proposal, apparently to borrow $7 million to refinance existing city bonding.