Mayor Martin Sworn In For Second Term

STAMFORD, CT - From The Office of The Mayor of The City of Stamford: Today, December 1, 2017, Mayor David Martin was sworn in for his second four-year term. Below is an excerpt of his speech at this morning’s swearing in ceremony.

Town Clerk Lyda Ruijter, several constables, and members of the Boards of Finance, Education, and Representatives were also sworn in by former City of Stamford Assistant Corporation Counsel and current Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court Richard A. Robinson.

From Mayor Martin’s Speech:

“So let us leave this room today resolute in our determination to work together to build a better Stamford by using our courage, our imagination, and our unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.

Let us leave this room today resolute in our determination to make Stamford an example for a better America – where we honestly search for the truth, where we take responsibility for our decisions, and where everyone gets a fair shot, everyone gets their fair share, and everyone plays by the same rules.

Let us leave this room today resolute in our determination to make this city the very best place to live, the very best place to work, and the very best place to raise a family…with liberty, justice and opportunity for all… not just for today, but for generations to come.

I love Stamford. It has been my home for more than 35 years. This is the place where my wife and I raised a family. I am proud to be Mayor of this great city. I want Stamford to continue to be the jewel of Connecticut and New England, and a shining example for all of America.”

Photo courtesy of Bernie Weiss