The Mayor

This is going to be the first of many posts containing an inside look at many of our elected officials in Danbury.

Mayor :
Mark D. Boughton

Mayor Boughton was first elected in 2001 beating Democrat Chris Setaro by only 139 votes. Prior to this he served in the Connecticut General Assembly representing the 138th House District. He was elected to that in 1998 and re-elected in 2000. He was also a history teacher at Danbury High School from 1987 until he became Mayor. In 2003 Mayor Boughton led his party to victory while not only being re-elected, but by sweeping Republicans into office all across the ticket. He beat Democrat Tom Arconti by almost 3,000 votes and made the City Treasurer, City Clerk, and Town Clerk offices all held by Republicans. The Common Council also became a 17-4 Republican majority. The Mayor ran for a third term in 2005, and single handily defeated his Democratic rival Dean Esposito, receiving 58% of the vote. Republicans lost the Town Clerk's office, and also three Council seats. Boughton will be up for an unprecedented fourth term in 2007. He has been said to be a rising star in the Republican Party in Connecticut. Mayor Boughton has been known for his phrase of "People Over Politics Equals Progress", and his ability to work across party lines. He has been criticized on his illegal immigration policies, and his way of trying to fix the problem. Many immigration groups have protested against him, though a large percent of citizens in Danbury approve of his handling.