Roberto Alves (politician)
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Roberto Alves | |
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| Chair of the Connecticut Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office January 22, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy DiNardo |
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| Born | August 30, 1983 Portugal |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Website | Government website |
Roberto L. Alves (born August 30, 1983) is a Portuguese-born American businessman and politician serving as the current mayor of the city of Danbury, Connecticut, since November 2023.[1] Alves has also served as Chair of the Democratic Party of Connecticut since January 2025.
Personal life
[edit]Born in Portugal,[2] Alves immigrated to Danbury from Brazil when he was 5 with his Brazilian mother and Portuguese father. He graduated from Danbury Public Schools.[3]
Career
[edit]Alves previously served on the Danbury City Council. In 2023, Alves was elected as the first Latino mayor of the city of Danbury.[4] In 2024, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont endorsed Alves to become Connecticut Democratic Party Chair,[5] and was elected to this position unanimously.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Gagne, Michael. "Democrat Roberto Alves sworn in as Danbury's 1st Latino mayor, promises 'open door and partnership'". News-Times. Archived from the original on 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ Baker, Kendra. "Who is Danbury's next mayor, Roberto Alves? An immigrant, father who lives the 'Danbury experience'". News-Times. Archived from the original on 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ Baker, Kendra. "Who is Danbury's next mayor, Roberto Alves? An immigrant, father who lives the 'Danbury experience'". News-Times. Archived from the original on 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ Gagne, Michael. "Democrat Roberto Alves sworn in as Danbury's 1st Latino mayor, promises 'open door and partnership'". News-Times. Archived from the original on 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ Pazniokas, Mark (2024-11-28). "Lamont taps Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves as Democratic chair". CT Mirror. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
- ^ Storace, Robert (2025-01-25). "Danbury Mayor Takes Top Role at State Democratic Party". CT Examiner. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
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