Rep Bobby Sanchez (D-25) is set to announce that he is running Mayor of New Britain this week.
Sanchez, who has represented New Britain’s Twenty-Fifth Assembly District in the state House of Representatives since 2011, has organized a campaign committee to seek the highest office in the city. Retiring State Rep Peter Tercyak (D-26) is Sanchez’ campaign treasurer.
Editor’s Note: The cover photo for this article is by Dr Frank Gerratana.
Sanchez, a Democrat, is seeking the office soon to be vacated by Republican Mayor Erin Stewart.
Currently a Deputy Speaker of the state House of Representatives, Sanchez is a member of the legislature’s powerful Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, as well as the Committee on Children and the Education Committee, on which served in the past as chair.
Sanchez has often been lauded for his work in supporting funding for New Britain schools, which, together with other New Britain legislators, has significantly increased state aid to the city and city schools. He has been named as a “Children’s Champion” by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance.
Sanchez’ official biography has said 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 has said, “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 has 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.”
Rep Sanchez has also said that,
As a kid growing up in Malikowski circle, I was never aware of who the local elected officials were in New Britain. It played no role in my life at that time. My family was simply focused on getting through the week with food on the table. And what is sad, is that same struggle that my family faced, is the same exact struggle that I know families are facing across our city today. Now is the time to change that. While New Britain has different neighborhoods, we are one community, and we need leadership that is ready to put in the work to reflect that through policy and action.
The 2025 campaign is the second time Sanchez has sought the office of Mayor in New Britain.
