Celebrating Juneteenth
June 19, 2024Today we celebrate Juneteenth, a federal and state holiday commemorating the end of slavery and honoring the incredible contributions the Black community. I was happy to support a couple of Juneteenth celebrations in Waterbury.
Dangerously Hot Weather & Child Urgent Crisis Center Milestone
June 18, 2024The extreme hot weather protocol will last five days for the year's first stretch of brutally hot weather. Our children's urgent crisis center has been up and running for one year in Waterbury.
Latina Empowerment & Waterbury Make Music Day
June 17, 2024I was in Hartford at the Latinas & Power Symposium to celebrate the first class in Connecticut to graduate from the Latinas in Leadership Institute. Waterbury Make Music Day will be held on Friday and promises to be a fun event full of music, dance, and great food. Performers will be singing at venues all over the city.
Join Me For Men's Health Walk on Saturday
June 13, 2024You are invited to a Prostate Cancer Awareness Walk with me on Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 A.M. at Fulton Park in Waterbury as part of Men’s Health Month.
State Funds Coming to Support Waterbury
June 11, 2024Waterbury is receiving nearly $3 million from the State Bond Commission to improve our quality of life and slowly transform our community.
Millions in School Funding & Waterbury Teacher of the Year
June 4, 2024Waterbury is receiving more than $9 million to improve air quality at several schools. And the city named its teacher of the year!
Transformative Power of Community College
May 31, 2024I served as a keynote speaker at a community college graduation and broke down the transformative power of higher education.
Tackling the Foul Odor in Waterbury
May 28, 2024I am working with the Waterbury Department of Public Works and its partners to remedy the smell emanating from the city’s waste treatment plant.