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Roberto L. Alves is the 32nd Mayor of the city of Danbury, Connecticut and the Chairman of the Democratic Party of Connecticut (CT Dems). He is Danbury's first Latino Mayor and the first person of color to chair the Connecticut Democratic Party. He was elected to Mayor in 2023, unseating the incumbent Dean Esposito..[1]
Mayor Alves is Danbury's first Latino Mayor, having immigrated from Brazil when he was 5 years old. Danbury's population was recorded as 42.1% Latino in 2020.[2]
Personal Life and Career
[edit]Roberto L. Alves was born in Fafe, Portugal, to a Brazilian mother and a Portuguese father. He parents immigrated from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Danbury, CT, when he was 5 years old. His parents worked multiple jobs to make ends meet and shared with him the importance of contributing to his community.[3]
Community and Political Involvement
[edit]Mayor Alves was a board member of the Danbury Museum and Historical Society from 2017-2023. He served on the Danbury City Council for one term from 2019-2021.
He was elected treasurer of the Connecticut Democratic Party in January 2022.
He served on the Rules Committee at the Democratic National Convention of 2024[4].
Mayor of Danbury (2023–present)
[edit]Roberto L. Alves was elected Mayor of Danbury, Connecticut in November of 2023.
Alves began his term by starting a Community Advisory Committee to allow residents to discuss concerns and develop ideas for the City of Danbury's future[5].
Democratic Party of Connecticut (2025-present)
[edit]Governor Ned Lamont announced his intention to nominate Roberto Alves for Chairman of the Democratic State Party in November of 2024[6]. Roberto Alves was confirmed by the State Central Democratic Committee on January 22, 2025[7]
Roberto Alves served as Treasurer of the Democratic Party of Connecticut from January 2022 to 2023.
References
[edit]- ^ Gagne, Michael (November 30, 2023). "Democrat Roberto Alves sworn in as Danbury's 1st Latino mayor, promises 'open door and partnership'". The News-Times.
- ^ Perkins, Julia (August 21, 2021). "Danbury's Hispanic population grew more than most communities over last decade. Here is why". The News-Times.
- ^ "Meet Mayor Roberto Alves | Danbury, CT". www.danbury-ct.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ ""It's the party that helps the working family." Portuguese Mayor is part of the rules committee of the national committee of the Democratic Party". CNN Portugal. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ "Mayor Roberto Alves Introduces Innovative Community Advisory Committee to Drive Danbury's Future". Brazilian Times. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ "Lamont taps Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves as Democratic chair". CT Mirror. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ "Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves named chair of Connecticut Democrats". The News-Times. Retrieved 2025-01-23.