The Hamden mayor who led Governor Dannel Malloy's Sandy Hook Advisory Commission is leaving public office to take a job in the governor's administration.
Scott Jackson said Tuesday he will resign as mayor on April 16. He is scheduled to begin his position as undersecretary for intergovernmental policy at the state's Office of Policy and Management on April 17.
"As we all know, in the state of Connecticut, there is a lot to do," Jackson said at a press conference on Tuesday following a special meeting of the state Bond Commission. "But none of the obstacles in front of us are insurmountable. With hard work and cooperation, we will move forward."
Malloy said Jackson will work with state, civic, municipal, and industry leaders to prioritize strategies for revitalizing the state's urban communities. He'll deal with issues ranging from quality, affordable housing to reducing violence and developing jobs.
Jackson previously oversaw another Malloy commission that reviewed the state's response to storms.
Jackson called his departure as mayor a "bittersweet" moment. He first ran for mayor in 2009 and was re-elected two times.
This report includes information from The Associated Press.
