Dan Malloy's Credentials
By Susan P. Dean
July 25, 2006

Dan Malloy was elected in 1995 as mayor of Stamford in a landslide vote, a remarkable event since Stamford is almost 75% Republican. Popular in Republican Fairfield County as well as Democratic strongholds across the state, Malloy is now in his fourth term as mayor. He has proven himself capable of bipartisan cooperation and coordination in getting things done for all his constituents and is the candidate with the best credentials to defeat the current governor in November.

During Malloy's terms as mayor, Stamford has been ranked as the 11th safest city in the nation. There has been a double-digit reduction in the crime rate, bringing it to a 30-year-low. Malloy has restructured and revitalized city government with its 3,000  employees and initiated programs that have made city government more accessible. In addition to open office hours, his administration has created a Citizen's Service Bureau to bolster the citizen's stake in the community.

Obtaining federal grants to help redevelop Stamford has been a major part of Malloy's plan to improve his city. A $26 million grant created 325 housing units. During his term, over 4,000 affordable housing units were built. On another vital front, the employment rate has increased 9%, translating into 5,000 new jobs.

A strong supporter of public education, Dan Malloy has increased the percentage of the educational budget from 40% to 60% without increasing taxes beyond the normal rate of inflation. He was the first in the state to offer a pre-school education program to all students regardless of economic circumstances. This program has served as a model for other states.  Malloy believes that economic success depends on the education of all our people and should include affordable college, job training, and life-long learning opportunities.

Malloy is an equally strong supporter of environmental issues. During his mayoral tenure,  250 acres in Stamford were set aside for open space- more than in any other Connecticut city or town . Alternate sources of energy have been developed and built. A new sewage plant that will benefit Long Island Sound has been constructed and recycling measures have brought added revenue to the city.

The August 8th primary is approaching and Democrats have the opportunity to be part of the decision-making process. Unaffiliated voters can register as Democrats through Monday, August 7th at the Killingworth Town Hall.