by and | Nov 9, 2011 11:24 am | Comments (0)
Derby Mayor Anthony Staffieri celebrated a 38-vote victory over Democratic challenger Dan Foley Tuesday, but the Dems picked up several seats, especially on the Board of Aldermen.
Staffieri thanked about 100 supporters gathered at his Elizabeth Street headquarters for their “phenomenal” support.
He suggested not enough Republicans turned out at the polls.
by | Nov 7, 2011 11:51 am | Comments (0)
The 2011 mayoral race features a rematch between Republican incumbent Anthony Staffieri and Democratic challenger Dan Foley, Jr.
Here we go:
by | Nov 5, 2011 10:22 am | Comments (0)
Without change, progress cannot occur. I believe that it’s time for fresh sets of eyes to look at what is best for the City of Derby. Experience will only give us what we already know. My fellow brothers and sisters of Derby, I implore that you take a good look at Derby’s current status and vote from your heart.
Continue reading ‘Derby Tax Board Candidate Says It Is Time For A Change’
by | Nov 5, 2011 10:15 am | Comments (0)
As a well-established Derby business owner, I was serving the fine people of Derby for many, many years. Every face was familiar to me. Everyone had a story about Derby, a special connection to someone or something here. Many that I served were old friends that I had grown up with, or they knew my parents, or they went to school with my sons.
Continue reading ‘Staffieri: My Team Is Setting The Stage For Derby’s Great Comeback’
by | Nov 5, 2011 10:02 am | Comments (0)
Maintaining low tax rates in Derby while continuing to improve city services and educational funding is always a challenge – even more so in these tough economic times.
by | Nov 4, 2011 9:03 am | Comments (0)
Back in February 2009, the Board of Alderman discussed and resolved to place out to referendum the City of Derby’s ability to utilize the “Connecticut City and Town Development Act”.
To this day, remains confusion as to what benefit the Act could have been to the City.
Continue reading ‘Szewczyk Talks 2009 “Connecticut City and Town Development Act”’
by | Nov 2, 2011 10:30 pm | Comments (0)
Now that campaign season is winding down and Election Day is days away, I humbly ask for your support on November 8 in my pursuit to be the next mayor of Derby.
I began my quest for City Hall last December, and over the past 11 months, I have devoted the majority of my time working on my campaign, focused and determined to make Derby a better place.
Continue reading ‘Foley Hopes For ‘Brighter Future’ In Derby’
by | Nov 1, 2011 10:05 pm | Comments (0)
As Mayor, I have to spend a lot of time on things that don’t produce immediate results. I find this difficult because I am not a patient man and I hate the slow pace of government.
Continue reading ‘Ongoing Projects Are Key To Improve Derby’
by | Nov 1, 2011 2:43 pm | Comments (0)
In May of 2009, Mayor Staffieri and the City Treasurer went to New York to meet with the Standard & Poor (S&P) analysts who were reviewing Derby’s bond rating.
The City of Derby, although small in size, has an impressive bond rating which has increased during the tenure of the current administration.
Continue reading ‘Derby GOP Knows How To Manage City Finances, Candidate Says’
by | Nov 1, 2011 2:42 pm | Comments (0)
Over the last four years I’ve been able to experience the budget-setting process as a member of Derby’s Board of Apportionment and Taxation, known popularly as the tax board.
Continue reading ‘Derby Benefits From Experienced Tax Board Members’
