Roberto Alves (politician)
Roberto Alves | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Connecticut Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office January 22, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy DiNardo |
| Mayor of Danbury | |
| Assumed office November 30, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Dean Esposito |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 30, 1983 Portugal |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Robyn |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | Government website |
Roberto Lopes 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
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
After obtaining citizenship in 2017, Alves ran for town council, but lost.[4] He ran again in 2019, and was elected to an at-large district. In 2021 he ran for mayor against Republican Dean Esposito, but lost.[5] He ran against Esposito again in 2023, and was elected as the first Latino mayor of the city of Danbury.[6] In 2024, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont endorsed Alves to become Connecticut Democratic Party Chair,[7] and was elected to this position unanimously.[8]
Personal life
He is married to his wife Robyn. They have two children.[9]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Prescribed form for return of votes cast at munincipal election" (PDF). Connecticut Secretary of State.
- ^ "2021 Nov 2 :: Municipal Election :: Mayor :: City/Town of Danbury". Connecticut Secretary of State.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Danbury Election 2021 Profile: Roberto Alves". Patch. October 8, 2021.