Governor Lamont Announces Endorsements from Municipal Leaders

Hartford, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced a wave of over 50 endorsements from municipal leaders across Connecticut. From cities and towns in every corner of the state, mayors and first selectmen are lining up behind Lamont’s record of results and unwavering focus on affordability. They know him as a proven partner and someone who listens, shows up, and works side-by-side with local leaders to deliver for their communities. As the May nominating convention approaches, that track record of collaboration and results is building momentum with leaders and voters alike.

“From our cities to our small towns, people are coming together because they’ve seen the real progress we’ve made and they believe in where we’re headed,” said Governor Lamont. “I’ve been proud to partner with mayors and first selectmen across Connecticut, working side-by-side to strengthen our communities, support our schools, and deliver real results for families. Together, we’ve helped our cities grow stronger, our towns thrive, and our state move forward. This broad coalition reflects that shared progress, and I’m deeply grateful for their support as we keep building a more affordable, more opportunity-filled Connecticut.”

Governor Lamont has made affordability and steady, results-driven leadership the foundation of his administration, working in close partnership with local leaders to move Connecticut forward. Since taking office, he has invested in education, childcare, and infrastructure, advanced priorities like paid family and medical leave and a higher minimum wage, and strengthened the state’s fiscal footing while cutting taxes and paying down debt. That balanced approach has created a stable environment for cities and towns to grow, giving mayors and first selectmen the confidence to deliver for their communities and a reason to unite behind his re-election.

Leaders Endorsing Governor Lamont Include:

Ansonia Mayor Frank Tyszka
Bethany First Selectman Carol Goldberg
Bethlehem First Selectman Raymond Butkus
Branford First Selectman Josh Brooks
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim
Bristol Mayor Ellen Zappo
Colchester First Selectman Bernie Dennler
Colebrook First Selectman Bradley Bremmer
Coventry Town Council Chair Lisa Thomas
Cromwell Mayor James Demetriades
Derby Mayor Joseph DiMartino
East Hartford Mayor Connor Martin
East Haven Mayor Joseph Carfora
East Windsor First Selectman Jason Bowsza
Easton Selectman Nick D’Addario
Essex First Selectman Norman Needleman
Fairfield First Selectperson Christine Vitale
Greenwich Selectman Rachel Khanna
Guilford First Selectman Matt Hoey
Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam
Hamden Mayor Adam Sendroff
Hebron Council Chair Tiffany Thiele
Killingworth First Selectman Eric Couture
Litchfield First Selectman Denise Raap
Madison First Selectman Peggy Lyons
Manchester Mayor Jay Moran
Meriden Mayor Kevin M. Scarpati
Middletown Mayor Gene Nocera
Milford Mayor Rich Smith
Naugatuck Mayor Pete Hess
New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez
New Fairfield First Selectman Pat Del Monaco
Newington Mayor Jon Trister
Newtown First Selectman Bruce Walczak
Norwalk Mayor Barbara Smyth
Norwich Mayor Swarnjit Singh
Pomfret First Selectman Maureen Nicholson
Redding First Selectman Julia Pemberton
Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi
Rocky Hill Mayor Allan Smith
Simsbury First Selectman Wendy Mackstutis
South Windsor Mayor Craig Zimmerman
Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons
Stratford Mayor David Chess
Trumbull First Selectman Vicki Tesoro
Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski, Jr.
West Hartford Appointive Mayor Shari Cantor
West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer
Weston First Selectman Sam Nestor
Westport First Selectman Kevin Christie
Wethersfield Mayor Ken Lesser
Windham Mayor Tom DeVivo
Windsor Mayor Nuchette Black-Burke

These new supporters join previously announced endorsements from Senator Richard Blumenthal, Senator Chris Murphy, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Congressman John Larson, Congressman Joe Courtney, Congressman Jim Himes, and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, as well as the Connecticut District Laborers’ Council. The campaign will release additional endorsements in the coming days.

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