Neil O'Leary, the Mayor of Waterbury, confirmed last week that he will not be running for another term.
O'Leary mentioned that his service to the city of Waterbury will have reached 43 consecutive years on April 7, with him having served as mayor for the past 12 years. He added that he has found it immensely fulfilling to have had the opportunity to assist numerous individuals and dedicate himself to enhancing the city's livability, workability, and recreational opportunities.
The 64-year-old went on to say:
“There have been many, many happy and fulfilling moments and unfortunately as life is, there’s been some excruciatingly sad moments as well. We have lost so many family and friends along the way.”
In 1980, O'Leary began his service at the Waterbury Police Department and was appointed as its police chief in 2004. He held the position until 2009 before assuming the role of police chief in Wolcott. In 2011, O'Leary had another reason to update his Business Cards when he was elected as the mayor of Waterbury.
The governor was full of praise for Neil O'Leary, saying that he served as a remarkable example of wholehearted devotion to public service, given his nearly 30-year tenure as a police officer in Waterbury, along with 12 years as the city's chief executive. The governor added that under O’Leary’s leadership, the city's schools, housing, and public safety have seen considerable improvement.
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