Working Families Party Endorses Alves For Mayor Of Danbury

DANBURY, CT — The Connecticut Working Families Party announced its endorsement of Councilman Roberto Alves for Mayor of Danbury.

The announcement came Tuesday, ahead of the September 14 Democratic primary.

"With this endorsement, WFP seeks to bring progressive change to an office, long held by a Republican Mayor, making racial, economic, and social justice its main priority with renewed investments in education, housing, infrastructure, and public services," party officials said in a news release.

As of last week, Alves has raised $108,000, according to his campaign.

"Roberto embodies the working-class, multiracial, vibrant spirit of the city. He understands the needs and aspirations of working families at a personal level - and will fight to build a Danbury for everyone, not just wealthy developers and the well-connected," said Carlos Moreno, state director of Connecticut Working Families Party.

Alves' fellow City Council member John Esposito III and businessman Sedeaka Lawrence are also in the race for the Democratic nod.

Republican candidate for mayor Dean Esposito has raised a total of $82,535 six weeks after launching his campaign. The current mayor, Republican Joe Cavo, has announced he will not be seeking the office in November.

WFP-endorsed candidates appear on the WFP line on the ballot in the general election.