New Haven, CT

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES NEW INITIATIVE TO REVIEW AND STRENGTHEN THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN’S HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD ANTI-BLIGHT EFFORTS

"With this effort, Mayor Elicker and the City of New Haven are bringing a real sense of urgency and innovation to the critical work of housing code enforcement, anti-blight efforts, and landlord licensing."

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL J. MORAND AS CITY HISTORIAN FOR THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN

Mayor Elicker and City Historian Morand noted anniversaries on the horizon that will provide meaningful opportunities for community collaboration and celebration

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES BUDGET DIRECTOR MICHAEL GORMANY’S RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN AFTER 20+ YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE ELM CITY

Under Mayor Elicker’s and Director Gormany’s stewardship the City has produced five straight years of budget surpluses, and steadily increased its fund balance to its current rainy-day fund total of $43.9 million.

JOINT STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER AND POLICE CHIEF KARL JACOBSON ON THE CONNECTICUT SUPERIOR COURT’S DECISION TO REJECT THE REQUEST FOR ACCELERATED REHIBILITATION

"Overwhelmingly our police officers hold themselves to the highest standards of professionalism and put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve our residents and keep our community safe"

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES $1.4 MILLION IN SECOND ROUND GRANTS FOR THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN’S CAREER PATHWAYS INITIATIVE, SUPPORTING CAREER EXPLORATION & WORKFORCE TRAINING FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS & YOUNG ADULTS

Funding training and instructional opportunities for 800+ young people as well as systemwide initiatives for several organizations that collectively serve 7,700+ young people.

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF APPOINTMENTS TO LEAD THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND SERVE AS CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

"New Haven residents will be well-served by these two experienced and dedicated professionals who are stepping into critical roles in our administration."

MAYOR ELICKER AND CITY OFFICIALS PROVIDE TESTIMONY BEFORE STATE LEGISLATURE IN SUPPORT OF S.B. 337, STRENGTHENING MUNICIPALITIES’ ABILITIES TO COMBAT STREET TAKEOVERS AND THE ILLEGAL USE OF DIRT BIKES

The legislation would also improve license suspension consequences for street takeovers similar to those for individuals caught Driving Under the Influence, among other provisions.

CENTER FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH NAMES DAWN LEAKS RAGSDALE INAUGURAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The center’s initiatives will address issues such as urban development, local sourcing and hiring, startup support, small business development, affordable housing, and green energy.

RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO BE FLOOD SMART, AS NEW HAVEN CONTINUOUSLY WORKS TO IMPROVE ITS PREPAREDNESS FOR FLOODING, SEVERE WEATHER, AND CLIMATE IMPACT

To help address this, the City of New Haven is continuously working to improve its preparedness for natural disasters.

Get involved in the Vision 2034 Comprehensive Plan

We're realigning our process to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the City's incorporation in 2034!

STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS

We’re no longer just the cultural capital of Connecticut, increasingly we’re a national and global destination well beyond our state’s borders.

JOINT STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER AND POLICE CHIEF KARL JACOBSON ON THE CONNECTICUT STATE BOARD OF MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION’S RULING

NEW HAVEN BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS’ VOTE TO TERMINATE OFFICER OSCAR DIAZ FOR VIOLATIONS OF NHPD GENERAL ORDERS RELATED TO THE INCIDENT INVOLVING RICHARD “RANDY” COX