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Connecticut Election Hamden

Incumbent Garrett wins a second term as Hamden mayor

Democrat Lauren Garrett wins a second term as Hamden mayor, defeating Republican Crystal Dailey Tuesday night in the municipal election.

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Election Hamden

Election Day as it happened: Garrett announces campaign win as unconfirmed results tally up

HQNN was at both mayoral campaign events Tuesday night as GOP candidate Crystal Dailey conceded to Lauren Garrett, who won her second term in an election that wasn’t close.

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Crime Election Feature Hamden

Hamden mayor eyes a second term because ‘it is incredibly fulfilling’

Despite having to balance her family life and enduring criticism, Democrat Lauren Garrett is seeking re-election on Nov. 8 as residents in her Connecticut town worry about property taxes and crime

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Hamden

What to know about Hamden Republican mayoral candidate Crystal Dailey

“I know what it feels like to only have $20 until payday to feed your kids,” Hamden Republican mayoral candidate Crystal Dailey said.  Dailey, 47, grew up in Yonkers, New York, around 15 miles outside of New York City, in project housing. She has worked all her life, from 14 to today.  She had two…

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First Black chief named to lead Hamden Police

Hamden Police Department will welcome its first Black chief later this month after Mayor Lauren Garrett has announced native Edward Page Reynolds will take over for Tim Wydra.

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Hamden police

Hamden acting chief of police announces retirement, mayor appoints chief from outside department

Timothy Wydra, acting chief of police in the Hamden Police Department, is stepping down after serving more than a year in the acting chief role.  Wydra, who joined the force in 1993, announced he would be leaving the department in a press release Monday. In his 17 months as acting chief, Mayor Lauren Garrett never…

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Hamden

3 takeaways from Hamden’s Democratic mayoral primary

Lauren Garrett defeated Walter Morton in Tuesday’s primary, but what lies ahead for the incumbent mayor is anything but calm seas. We learned that taxes, business development, voter turnout and more remain on the minds of Hamden voters.

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Hamden

Garrett wins Hamden Democratic primary

Incumbent Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett beat challenger Walter Morton IV in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election.

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Connecticut Election Hamden Mayor

Garrett or Morton? Hamden residents discuss their choices on primary Election Day

(In order) Rose Jackson, Josephine Shabbott, Fran Nelson and Bridget Grenier. (Zachary Carter/HQNN). Voters gathered Tuesday to cast their votes in the Democratic primary election– voicing their opinions on the two mayoral candidates, the most important issues facing the town and the direction they feel Hamden is headed. The polls opened at 6 a.m. giving…

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Hamden

Here’s what to know about the Hamden primary election, so far

Incumbent Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett is facing off Tuesday against Democratic primary challenger Walter Morton IV. Here’s the latest information.