DiMartino Announces Candidacy For Reelection As Derby Mayor

DERBY, CT — Mayor Joseph DiMartino announced Wednesday his candidacy for reelection as mayor of the city of Derby.

DiMartino, a Democrat, will formally kick off his campaign with a public announcement at The Quail & Ale Neighborhood Pub in Derby on March 1 at 1 p.m., according to a news release.

"We have only begun to turn this city around," DiMartino said in a news release. "When I first became mayor, we inherited a $2 million deficit, the state was knocking on our door, and we bounced checks when trying to pay our vendors. Our financial situation was in disarray. Our first order of business was to roll up our sleeves and start the slow process of rebuilding the city's finances. We made tough decisions, and now, just over a year later, the deficit has been eliminated, the state is satisfied with our progress, and we are ready to focus on economic development."

Looking ahead, DiMartino believes Derby is poised for great things; new businesses are moving into the city every day, the widening of Main Street is nearing completion and further improvements are planned for the downtown area, according to the release.

This year marks the 350th anniversary of the city of Derby, and the community looks forward to celebrating this historic milestone.

DiMartino has dedicated many years of service to the city in various capacities. He is a 33-year veteran of the Derby Public Works Department, has coached Derby High girls' softball and boys' wrestling and served as a member and president of the Board of Aldermen, according to the release.

He and his wife, Lori, have raised four daughters: Karissa, Jordyn, Lacey, and Kaelyn. They are also proud grandparents to two grandchildren, Joey and Jaxson, with another on the way, according to the release.

DiMartino said he looks forward to connecting with the community on the campaign trail toward Election Day in November.