Polls are open in Connecticut.  While many Greater Danbury area First Selectmen are running unopposed today, there is an open race in Danbury for Mayor.  

There was a big focus by Democrat Roberto Alves and Republican Dean Esposito on education.  On the other end of the age spectrum, Esposito touted the SAVE program Seniors Adding Value Experience.  Alves wants to expand the program and wants to create a 3rd income threshold for another tax break.  

Recovery from the pandemic has taken up much of the focus for elected officials for the past 19 months.  Espositio says the city's health department has done a great job, but needs more assistance.  He has proposed a new location for the department.  Alves wants to focus on allocating the federal American Rescue Plan Act funding.

The issue of homelessness has also come up.  Esposito backs the plan to officially turn the former Super 8 motel into a homeless shelter.  Alves says public nuisance challenges need to be addressed and wants City officials to take more time to examine the matter.  The Danbury Zoning Commission was supposed to continue the public hearing before election day, but the applicant asked for more time to answer questions that came up during the previous 7 hour hearing.