Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin says the city is making progress

Connecticut Public Radio | By John Henry Smith

Published March 16, 2022 at 7:13 PM EDT

“You get as far as you can as fast as you can and that’s what we’re trying to do – we’re trying to continue to see economic development and investment come in,” said Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin after declaring victory. — Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin and supporters.

A day after Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin delivered his State of the City Address, the mayor joined "All Things Considered" to discuss a variety of issues, including:

Hartford's progress in lowering crime
the Mayor's desire for Hartford to be a "tech hub,"
An open street days program called "DominGO",
the Mayor's intention to reduce Property Taxes,
the Mayor's thoughts on Hartford's role in the Kosta Diamanitis controversy,
why now is the time to let someone other than the state dispose of Hartford's garbage,
his health,
his future aspirations.

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John Henry Smith is Connecticut Public’s host of All Things Considered, its flagship afternoon news program. He's proud to be a part of the team that won a regional Emmy Award for The Vote: A Connecticut Conversation. In his 21st year as a professional broadcaster, he’s covered both news and sports.

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