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NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASES AUTISM SAFETY ALERT FORM IN EFFORT TO BETTER SERVE RESIDENTS LIVING WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
This information can be crucial for police officers and other first responders in responding to individuals with autism spectrum disorder who may not have the ability to convey this information themselves.
04/24/2024 12:00 PM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON YALE UNIVERSITY STUDENT PROTEST AND SUCCESSFUL DE-ESCALATION BY THE NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT
"People have a first amendment right to free speech and to protest, and New Haven has a long history of supporting people’s ability to peacefully express their views."
04/23/2024 12:00 PM
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."
04/12/2024 12:00 PM
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
04/11/2024 12:00 PM
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.
04/10/2024 1:00 PM
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"
03/28/2024 12:00 PM
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.
03/25/2024 12:00 PM
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."
03/15/2024 12:00 PM
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.
03/07/2024 12:00 PM
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.
03/05/2024 12:00 PM
MAYOR ELICKER RELEASES PROPOSED CITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
"With a growing population, the need and demand for city services is also growing. In order to help maintain a high-quality of life for all our residents"
03/01/2024 12:00 PM
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.
02/27/2024 12:00 PM
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.
02/05/2024
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
01/21/2024
MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES KICKOFF TO VISION 2034 AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CREATION OF THE TEN-YEAR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN
The plan will serve as a blueprint and policy guide for the future of New Haven, leading up to its 250th anniversary as an incorporated city.
01/10/2024 12:00 PM
MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF APPOINTMENTS TO LEAD DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND PUBLIC WORKS, AND OFFICE OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION
Dr. Kristy Sampieri as City Controller, Michael Siciliano as Director of Parks and Public Works, and Kenechukwu (Ken) H. Okwuosa as Coordinator of the Office of Violence Prevention
01/08/2024 12:00 PM
MAYOR JUSTIN M. ELICKER CITY OF NEW HAVEN - INAUGURATION ADDRESS
INAUGURATION ADDRESS - January 1st, 2024
01/01/2024 12:00 PM
MAYOR ELICKER CELEBRATES INCREASE IN CITY BOND RATING FROM ‘BBB+’ TO ‘A-’ BY S&P GLOBAL RATINGS
“S&P’s bond rating upgrade is another important validation of the financial path we’re on as a city and the progress we’re making from the budgetary reforms we’ve put in place in recent years,”
11/02/2023
MAYOR ELICKER AND HEALTH DIRECTOR BOND ANNOUNCE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGN FOR NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK (OCTOBER 22 - 28)
"To help educate city residents, property owners and contractors on how to keep themselves, children and others safe from lead."
10/20/2023 1:00 PM
Message from the Mayor: Standing in solidarity with Israel against Hamas
"To those in the Jewish community in New Haven, I want to say that our city stands with you, we mourn with you and we pray with you for the safety of your loved ones that are still in harm’s way."
10/12/2023 10:55 AM
MAYOR ELICKER & SENATE PRESIDENT LOONEY CELEBRATE $47 MILLION IN STATE BOND COMMISSION INVESTMENTS IN NEW HAVEN
"The projects and initiatives funded by the State Bond Commission today are transformative investments that will help drive local economic growth, uplift our neighborhoods and enhance the quality of life of New Haven residents"
10/06/2023 1:12 PM
JOINT STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER AND NEW HAVEN PRIDE CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JUANCARLOS SOTO REGARDING THE RECENT BOMB THREAT AGAINST THE NEW HAVEN PRIDE CENTER
An attack on the New Haven Pride Center is an attack on all of us, and we stand united and resolved towards building a city that is a beacon of belonging, love, and hope for the LGBTQ+ community.
09/25/2023 5:54 PM
New Haven Free Public Library’s Welcome Week Opens Doors to Community - September 16 – 23
NHFPL is offering a variety of events and activities during Welcome Week to celebrate the start of a new school year, Library Card Sign-up Month, and more.
09/13/2023
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON YALE PRESIDENT PETER SALOVEY ANNOUNCING HE IS STEPPING DOWN AS YALE’S PRESIDENT AT THE END OF THE 2023-24 ACADEMIC YEAR
"The history and future of New Haven and Yale University are inextricably linked, and it is a link that has been strengthened and a future that is brighter thanks to President Salovey’s partnership and leadership."
08/31/2023 11:00 AM
*** OPENING OF NEW HAVEN’S COOLING CENTERS / ADVISORY ***
The City of New Haven will activate the Extreme Heat Protocol beginning today, Wednesday, July 26th, at 8:00 AM. All City libraries and Senior Centers will serve as cooling centers during normal business hours
07/26/2023 9:12 AM
NEW HAVEN FIREWORKS DISPLAY AND CELEBRATION POSTPONED TO JULY 5TH
The City of New Haven’s annual fireworks celebration has been rescheduled from the evening of July 4th to the evening of Wednesday, July 5th at 9 pm.
07/06/2023 10:59 AM
GOVERNOR LAMONT, SENATOR BLUMENTHAL, SENATOR MURPHY, CONGRESSWOMAN DELAURO, MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCE $25 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT FOR NEW BUS RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM IN NEW HAVEN
U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) a $25 million grant to help build a new bus rapid transit system in New Haven
06/29/2023 4:58 PM
MAYOR ELICKER NOMINATES ELIZA HALSEY TO SERVE AS COMMUNITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN, SUCCEEDING DR. MEHUL DALAL
Under Dr. Dalal’s leadership, the Community Services Administration has effectively responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and advanced initiatives to provide compassionate service.
06/29/2023 4:50 PM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS VOTE TO TERMINATE OFFICERS FOR VIOLATIONS OF NHPD GENERAL ORDERS IN THE INCIDENT INVOLVING RICHARD “RANDY” COX
This has not been an easy process, but it has been a necessary one – and we are now a stronger city than we were before because of the conversation we’ve had and the actions we’ve taken as a community
06/28/2023 11:35 AM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN’S MOTION TO DISMISS THE FRIENDS OF KENSINGTON PLAYGROUND ET AL V. CITY OF NEW HAVEN LAWSUIT
"In light of the developer’s decision not to proceed with the housing development, I have directed the City’s Corporation Counsel to dismiss the case."
06/15/2023
JOINT SETTLEMENT REACHED IN THE CIVIL CASE RICHARD COX V. CITY OF NEW HAVEN, ET AL
When an individual enters police custody, there is an obligation to treat them with dignity and respect and in a manner that ensures their safety and well-being.
06/09/2023 5:00 PM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY’S PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL 5917, ENABLING MUNICIPALITIES TO INSTALL RED LIGHT CAMERAS
The state’s support for the Vision Zero bill and red light cameras will save lives and allow our residents to live in safer communities.
06/07/2023 9:30 AM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS VOTE TO TERMINATE OFFICERS JOCELYN LAVANDIER AND LUIS RIVERA FOR VIOLATIONS OF NHPD GENERAL ORDERS
“What happened to Randy Cox was unacceptable and the Board of Police Commissioners’ vote to accept Chief Jacobson’s recommendations to terminate these officers was the right one.
06/07/2023 9:00 AM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY’S PASSAGE OF THE BIENNIAL STATE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-2025 AND THE INCREASE IN EDUCATION FUNDING FOR MUNCIPALITIES
New education funding and accelerates the phase-in of the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) grants
06/06/2023 9:00 AM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY’S PASSAGE OF H.B. 6667, AN ACT ADDRESSING GUN VIOLENCE
Connecticut State Senate passed House Bill 6667, An Act Addressing Gun Violence, which included proposals that Mayor Elicker and a coalition of mayors and advocates proposed.
06/05/2023 9:56 AM