An enthusiastic crowd of over an estimated 200 supporters, including local and state officials as well as Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, packed the brewery to hear Alves vision for the city and plan to defeat one-term incumbent Mayor Dean Esposito.

Here's video of Alves' remarks...

Here's video footage from the event.

It's been a little while since I've posted on the site due to a TREMENDOUS amount of time I've dedicated to updating my archive database, researching past city hall documents,n and updating this webpage for the upcoming municipal election season.

While I continue to get my house for what plans to be a very eventful campaign season, I wanted to catch my viewership with highlights from past events in the area.

Last December, Mayor Dean Esposito outlined his vision for the city in his State of the City Address. In a speech praised by his supporters while at times admonished by his critics, it's fair to say that what Mayor Esposito said and did not say in his speech will become a point of contention in a campaign season that has all of the ingredients of being one of the most politically volatile political seasons in recent memory.

From last December, here's footage of Mayor Esposito's State of the City Address. I'll provide my take on what Mayor Esposito said and omitted from the public.

Rachel Chaleski is hoping to place the 138th district back in the hands of the Republicans after Democrats picked up the seat during the blue wave of 2018.

Chaleski is no newcomer to politics as she is the current chairperson of the city's Board of Education and a long-term charter school supporter.

She's hoping that her message of fiscal responsibility and educational funding priorities will resonate with residents of the newly re-drawn 138 district.

Here's my one-on-one interview with the Republican challenger...

The race for the State Senate seat in the 24th district has garnished a great deal of attention in the area with Republicans and pro-charter school advocates hoping to defeat incumbent Julie Kushner and put the seat back in the hands of the GOP.

Here's my interview with the Republican candidate for State Seante, Michelle Coelho.

Turning my attention to my neck of the woods, I sat down with the Democratic State Rep. candidate for the 109th State Rep. district, Farley Santos, to get his views on concerns in the district, and his thoughts on why he feels that he's the right choice to state representative.

Farley is no stranger community activism as he's been a fixture in local politics in Danbury since first running for office several years ago.

It would be easy for me to list Santos' political and social media resume but it's easier if I let the candidate speak for himself.

Farley, the floor is yours...