Mayor Alves Named Chairman of the Connecticut Democratic Party

All Danburians can take immense pride in the news today that Governor Ned Lamont has endorsed our outstanding Mayor, Roberto Alves, as the next Chairman of the Connecticut Democratic Party.

Governor Lamont praised Mayor Alves’s proven record of revitalizing Danbury’s political and civic infrastructure, bridging community divides, and executing a pragmatic, results-driven governing agenda in Connecticut’s most diverse municipality.

A Proven Record of Delivering for Working Families

Since taking office as Danbury’s 32nd Mayor, Roberto Alves has brought a breath of fresh air and professional vigor to City Hall:

Education Investments: Championing unprecedented municipal funding for Danbury Public Schools, addressing classroom overcrowding, and investing in modern vocational and career academies.
Fiscal Discipline: Overseeing responsible budget management that earned and protected Danbury’s stellar AA+ municipal bond rating, saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands in borrowing costs.
Inclusive Civic Participation: Ensuring city boards, commissions, and civil service positions reflect the rich multilingual and multicultural community that defines Danbury.

Statement from Town Committee Chair Larry Riefberg

“Roberto Alves represents the very best of Democratic public service. His journey from an immigrant family to corporate sales engineering at Cartus, to City Councilman, to Mayor, and now to Chairman of our State Party embodies the American Dream. Under his leadership, Democrats across Connecticut will unite around an optimistic, inclusive, and forward-looking vision.”

Mayor Alves will continue serving as Mayor of Danbury while guiding the Connecticut Democratic Party’s statewide organizing apparatus, voter outreach initiatives, and municipal candidate support pipelines heading into upcoming elections.