Rob Pero
Announcement Video
CJ Chenier on the Parade
Rob celebrating the entertainment he helped fund.
Why I am running...
I am running for Mayor of New London because we have an unprecedented opportunity in this election to steer our city in a positive, proactive direction, by electing a strong mayor who has the vision and experience to build on our City’s fundamental strengths.
My family and I have lived, worked and volunteered in New London all our lives. I have served on the New London City Council for 15 years, and as mayor this past term. During this past year as mayor, I worked successfully with community leaders and together we launched many initiatives that created economic momentum in our community, including:
- Reducing taxes for residents, including seniors, and businesses, building confidence that New London can be an affordable place to live and do business.
- Negotiating a 10-year extension to the City's water contract providing over $2 million in upfront payment to the City and WPCA.
- Creating a more transparent City government by routinely televising our meetings and reducing the number of closed door executive sessions.
- Securing $50,000 of state funds to pursue the OpSail 2012 project and raising over $40,000 to support events on the Parade Plaza and summer concerts.
- Holding workshops and forums for local businesses, including a recent one on how to capture more business from large state companies.
- Working with “Home New London” to make $100,000 available for housing assistance.
As Mayor, I will build on these successes. Our city has much to offer but there is also much work to do. I am not only inviting you to be a part of the campaign, I am also inviting you to participate in the conversation.
