Support the Campaign to Re-Elect Mayor Mike Jarjura

To the Citizens of Waterbury:

Thank you for the confidence that you have placed in me to serve as your mayor for another term. The fact that the voters of Waterbury extended themselves to participate in a write-in election that resulted in victory has both humbled and exhilarated me. It is an endorsement that I take as a sacred trust. I pledge to work for you and our city with a re-enforced vigor and enthusiasm. You are worthy of no less.

Let me assure you that my victory is a victory for all of Waterbury. Many doubted that such a feat could be achieved. You, the voters, have proven them wrong and together we HAVE made history for our great City. Thank you for the privilege of letting me continue to serve as your mayor and for acknowledging, through your vote, that we have the desire and will to continue to restore pride in our great City!

One of the most exciting, and well-publicized, events to hit the City is the $30 million renovation of the Palace Theatre. Residents of the Greater Waterbury area can look forward to programs at the Palace Theater that could include Classical Music and Dance, Opera, Broadway Productions, Gospel Music and Plays, Country Music, Variety and Popular Artists, Comedy and Children & Family programming.

Another initiative that promises to help invigorate the downtown area is the Main Street Waterbury Project, in conjunction with the Connecticut Main Street Center (CSMC). Through this project, led by the recently hired Carl Rosa, we hope to encourage economic development while maintaining the historic preservation of the City. The goal of the Main Street Waterbury Project is to turn downtown Waterbury into a thriving center of commercial and social activity. Through the work of the Main Street Waterbury Board, as well as with support from the community, we can revitalize our historic central business district.

Of course, such events cannot happen without the support of those who live and work in the Waterbury community. I would encourage everyone to get involved so that we can transform Waterbury into a City that offers exciting cultural and educational events for every resident. If you have any ideas on how to help improve our City I would encourage you to attend the Main Street Planning Sessions, attend a Board of Aldermen meeting, or provide comments through our Citizens Service Center. This input and concern for the City is critical in helping to make Waterbury "PROUD AGAIN".