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Final Hamden mayoral debate showcases candidates’ plans for town’s future

The candidates for the Hamden mayoral election debated topics such as finances, crime and affordable housing.

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Hamden mayoral candidates raise funds two weeks ahead of general elections

The candidates rallied their supporters to help replenish their campaign war chests.

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Gambardella and Garrett face off at the first Hamden mayoral debate 

The candidates answered questions about the future of Hamden, and why they should lead it.

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Gambardella wants to focus on reducing Hamden crime rates

Ron Gambardella, the Hamden Republican mayoral candidate, plans to focus on reducing the town’s crime rates if he wins the Nov. 2 election.  Gambardella said Hamden’s crime rates are the second-biggest issue the town faces, after improving the financial situation. In a story reported by HQNN, Gambardella said that he plans on reworking the budget…

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“I was just overwhelmed by all of the support:” Lauren Garrett snags Hamden Democratic mayoral nomination

Lauren Garrett won the Democratic nomination for the Hamden mayoral race. Here is how it happened and what comes next.

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Hamden mayoral candidate discusses town’s first-ever animal shelter

On September 14, Ibiza Tapas Wine Bar hosted Pets and Politics, the second of three “meet & greets” for the 2021 Hamden Mayoral candidates. Republican mayoral candidate Ronald “Ron” Gambardella took the stage in discussing plans for the first-ever animal shelter in Hamden. The proposed animal shelter has been up for debate in the mayor’s…

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Garrett defeats Leng and Cyr in Hamden mayoral primary

Democratic Town Committee-endorsed mayoral hopeful Lauren Garrett won the party’s primaries in all nine districts against three-term incumbent Curt Leng and challenger Peter Cyr. “I feel amazing,” Garrett said. Garrett won with 2,962 votes, according to the Connecticut Secretary of the State’s Office. While Leng got 1,497 votes, Cyr secured 853. This is the second…

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Hamden mayoral candidates interviewed by high school students

On Sept. 9, students were able to participate in the Human Rights Zoom meeting held by the Global Youth Activities (GYA) where they were able to speak with Hamden Mayor candidate’s Mayor Curt Leng, Lauren Garrett and Peter Cyr.