Danbury Patch DANBURY, CT — The Connecticut Working Families Party announced its endorsement of Councilman Roberto Alves for Mayor of Danbury.

The announcement came Tuesday, ahead of the September 14 Democratic primary.

"With this endorsement, WFP seeks to bring progressive change to an office, long held by a Republican Mayor, making racial, economic, and social justice its main priority with renewed investments in education, housing, infrastructure, and public services," party officials said in a news release.

i95 — Danbury Candidate for Mayor, Roberto Alves, released a statement on tonight's budget vote. In it, the Democrat criticizes past education budgets.

Danbury Patch DANBURY, CT — The Democratic Town Committee has unanimously endorsed Roberto Alves for Mayor.

The announcement came during the DTC's regular monthly meeting Monday night.

i95 — Danbury Democrat Roberto Alves announced his candidacy for Mayor of Danbury on the Ethan and Lou Show in January and now he has the support of his party in the Hat City.

CTINSIDER DANBURY — To encourage young people to move to Danbury, city officials are lookings to attract high-paying jobs and create an exciting atmosphere, while being affordable.

A recent report suggests the city will get younger and more educated, yet Danbury continues to face overcrowded schools and many renters and homeowners are burdened by housing costs…

NewsTimes DANBURY — Officially, the race for mayor will take shape in one month, when Mayor Joe Cavo exercises his right of first refusal, and tells the GOP whether he’ll run for the office he’s held since December, when Republican Mark Boughton abruptly resigned.

At the same time, the race for the city’s highest elected office is well underway for Democrats, whose front-runner Roberto Alves raised $55,000 in his first month of candidacy…

NewsTimes DANBURY — Growing up, Roberto Alves’ immigrant parents worked multiple jobs as he attended Danbury schools.

Now, he lives and works in the city, while sending his two children to Danbury’s elementary schools.

It’s one of the reasons he and his supporters say he could relate to residents as mayor.

NewsTimes DANBURY — Democrat Roberto Alves announced Thursday he is running for mayor, emphasizing his family’s working class roots and his desire to support residents.

Danbury Patch DANBURY, CT — Democratic City Councilman At-Large Roberto Alves announced his candidacy for Mayor on Thursday.

i95 — Danbury City Councilman, Roberto Alves, will run for the office of Mayor of Danbury, CT in 2021. Alves made the official announcement on the Ethan and Lou morning Thursday (1/7/20).

WLAD — A Danbury Democrat has announced his intention to run for Mayor in November. City Councilman At-Large Roberto Alves says like many communities, Danbury is at a turning point.