Danbury Councilman Emile Buzaid Announces Mayoral Run

DANBURY, CT — Emile G. Buzaid Jr., a Republican at-large member of the Danbury City Council and longtime business owner, has entered the race for mayor, becoming the first candidate to challenge incumbent Democratic Mayor Roberto Alves in the November 2025 election.

Buzaid, 71, filed his candidate registration form with the Town Clerk’s office on Monday.

"Danbury is a unique city that is proud of its many generations seeking the American Dream. I am running for mayor because the people of Danbury are speaking, and I am listening. They are saying that they want a change in direction to preserve our identity as a city that maintains the feel of a close-knit town," Buzaid said in a statement.

A third-generation Danbury resident, Buzaid owns Buzaid Music Company and Maxx Gun and Pawn. He is currently serving his third consecutive term on the City Council, having previously held a seat from the late 1990s through the early 2000s.

Buzaid said his campaign will center on what he calls the "B.E.S.T." agenda—business, education, safety and transportation. He pledged to lead with "honesty, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to this community’s success and safety."

The city’s general election is scheduled for November 2025.