Ansonia Mayor James Della Volpe has announced he will seek a seventh term in office.
Della Volpe, in a letter to the Democratic Town Committee, asked for its nomination for the 2011 election.
“With your help and support, we have accomplished much for our city, but there are more challenges ahead,” Della Volpe wrote.
Della Volpe said Ansonia has “managed to tighten our fiscal belts, keeping taxes stable while maintaining vital investments in public safety, education and upkeep of our infrastructure and recreational opportunities.”
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He listed school improvements, fire department equipment upgrades and the city’s soon-to-open Riverwalk as examples of his accomplishments during his 12-year tenure.
Della Volpe, who underwent heart bypass surgery in February 2010, said he was ready to lead with “restored and vigorous health.”
The Republican Town Committee has not announced who will be its candidate for mayor in 2011. The group plans to meet in July to endorse candidates.
Mayor Dellavolpe seems to be a nice guy but It’s time for a big change. Not just with the Mayor but also with the elected aldermen.And just FYI I am an independent.
I agree. There really should be term limits on these positions. From what I understand, some of the people on the Board Of Aldermen have been there since the 80s. I could be wrong, but that’s just what I’ve heard. I personally haven’t seen any real change in Ansonia in these last few years. The only change I’ve seen is more crime in my neighborhood. And as far as the school’s test scores go, they were forced to change the school system because they were on the priority list for NCLB for too many years. And as far as I know, test scores for Mead are still down. I am thankful that our taxes haven’t gone up, but I know of quite a few people who aren’t too happy about the bills we’ve been getting for the new water treatment plant. Hoping for change in Ansonia’s town goverment this year.