HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin announced Tuesday he will not seek a third term in office in 2023.
At Tuesday’s emotional press conference, Bronin listed his administration’s accomplishments over the past seven years and thanked Hartford residents and his family.
“To the people of Hartford, I will be forever grateful for this chance to do this work for the last seven years, and to my family, to my wife Sara and my kids; I can’t thank you enough,” Bronin said.
Watch the press conference in its entirety in the video player below.
Shortly before his press conference, the mayor posted a video on social media, saying, “It’s time to pass the baton.” Watch it in the player below.
“Over the past two terms, our team has helped to take Hartford from near bankruptcy to stability and growth. And then, from the uncertainty and disruption of a global pandemic to a new recovery,” Bronin said in the video on social media. “We’ve rebuilt schools, invested in parks and libraries, attracted private investment, built housing — and most important, we’ve invested in people.”
The Democrat has been mayor of Hartford since 2016. Before that, he served as Gov. Dan Malloy’s general counsel.
Bronin said he doesn’t know what he will do next but has a year to figure it out.
Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.) called Bronin “one of Hartford’s most vocal advocates.”
“He has been an important collaborator with our administration, including on issues concerning housing, public health, increased access to quality education, and public safety,” Lamont said.
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Bronin has been a “superbly inspiring and effective leader.”
“He has governed with insight and humanity in combining fiscal responsibility with improved services,” Blumenthal said. “Mayor Bronin has stood strong for public health and education during the pandemic’s most severe challenges. His record of courage and wisdom in Hartford should lead to future opportunities for leadership.”
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