Democratic State Representative Bobby Sanchez (D-25) has officially announced that he is exploring a run for Mayor of New Britain.
“Over the years that I’ve been serving as state representative,” Rep. Sanchez said, “many people have come to me with concerns about how our city is run from all over the political spectrum.”
“The volume of these complaints has only grown as of late, and a lot of people are calling for change,” said Rep. Sanchez. “This exploratory committee is a great opportunity for me to get out there and hear from the people of this city what concerns them most.”
Rep. Sanchez is currently Chair of the powerful legislative Education Committee, his second term in that important position. Advocates for Sanchez frequently laud his work in supporting funding for New Britain schools, early childhood education and public education, in general. He has been named as a “Children’s Champion” by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance.
Sanchez’ official biography says that he, “is a longtime leader in the New Britain community. Before joining the state legislature, he served on the New Britain Board of Education, where he was a strong voice for quality education and efficient administration.”
“Bobby is also well known for his work at the Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc.,” his biography continues, “where his efforts have led to a stronger Head Start education program in New Britain.”
“From my time as a teacher, to my work at HRA, to serving as a state representative,” Rep. Sanchez said, “I have seen how this city has changed over the years and I know that we can get New Britain on a better path forward under the right leadership.”
“I’ve known Bobby for years,” said City Treasurer Ron Jakubowski (D), “and his love for this city, and particularly our education system, has always made him one of our most important representatives in Hartford.”
Jakubowski added that, “He has worked incredibly hard to bring in millions in state funding for schools, and I know that as mayor he would continue to fight to make growing up in New Britain a better experience for all kids, regardless of what neighborhood they live in.”
“I am excited that Bobby is exploring running for mayor,” said Board of Education member, Dr. Violet Sims (D). “His experience would allow him to hit the ground running from day one.”
“He understands that we need to build up this city as a whole – which includes every neighborhood,” Dr. Sims added. “The sustainable future of this diverse city has to be one of equitable opportunities, and I know Bobby would enact policy as mayor to help make that vision a reality.”
“Through the years he has built strong relationships with families, professionals and local leaders in New Britain where he maintains an extraordinary level of commitment, respect and dedication,” Rep. Sanchez’ biography says, adding that he has served on local boards including Citizens for Action in New Britain, the Federal Housing Residents Council, the New Britain Democratic Town Committee, the New Britain Human Rights Commission and the City’s Housing Coalition Board.
Rep. Sanchez has represented the Twenty-Fifth Assembly District since 2011. The district includes neighborhoods from Mount Pleasant, to downtown and Arch Street, to the North-Oak neighborhood to parts of the East Side.
