Mark Boughton Named Lamont's Senior Advisor For Infrastructure

DANBURY, CT — Former Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton is adding to his state government responsibilities — Gov. Ned Lamont has tapped him to serve as senior advisor for infrastructure.

In his new role, Boughton will act as the Lamont administration's senior voice on infrastructure, and he'll coordinate the administration of funds from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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But Boughton will continue to serve as the state's Department of Revenue Services commissioner as well, which officials said will remain his "primary role" within Lamont's administration.

In a statement, Boughton said he is honored to take on the role during what he called an important time.

"My experience as a mayor and commissioner have shown me the importance of whole-government collaboration," Boughton said. "I look forward to working with my colleagues and other stakeholders across the state to address infrastructure needs, create good-quality jobs, and position Connecticut to make the most of this historic allocation of funds."

Lamont said Boughton will be a "critical member of the team," and will ensure the state's investments are coordinated across state agencies, and are strategic and equitable.

"Boughton knows how local government works and he knows how state government works, providing a unique and necessary perspective that I know will be successful as we put these federal dollars to work from this historic bipartisan legislation," Lamont said.