Danbury Patch DANBURY, CT — City Councilman and Democratic candidate for Mayor Roberto Alves today released his plan to support Danbury seniors by increasing affordable transportation options citywide and making downtown more accessible, expanding the income-based tax brackets, and improving the city's SAVE (senior added value experience) program.

DANBURY — The local teachers’ union has unanimously endorsed Democrat Roberto Alves for mayor, marking the first time the union has officially backed a candidate in over a decade, according to the campaign.

“Roberto Alves understands the critical needs of our public schools,” Erin Daly, president of NEA Danbury, said in a statement. “He understands that investing in our schools is an investment in our community.”

Danbury Patch DANBURY, CT — "In Danbury, growing old can be an expensive privilege..."

Roberto Alves has released his education plan aimed at supporting and improving Danbury Public Schools.

To The Editor:

Our community needs to have a serious discussion about education in Danbury. The bottom line is that our public schools are not properly funded and it's up to us to accept and take on the challenges we face together, as a community, to make sure that we invest in our children and in the future of our city…

i95 — Danbury Mayoral candidate Roberto Alves took to Facebook on Sunday (9/5/21) to call out the "ineptitude" of city leadership.

Danbury Patch DANBURY, CT — Press release from Alves for Danbury:

Sept. 10, 2021

City Councilman and Democratic candidate for mayor Roberto Alves today released his plan to support small businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic, cut red tape, and create opportunities for new and prospective businesses to thrive. The Alves plan takes advantage of city resources, American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding, and increased governmental efficiency to provide the necessary relief to Danbury's existing small businesses and help recruit new ones to the city.

Danbury Patch DANBURY, CT — Danbury's next Mayor will shape our city for generations, and to be clear, we need someone who represents the values of our community. These values are simple: Danbury's residents want their children to receive a good education, and access to quality healthcare. We want to be compensated fairly for hard work, and we want to make sure our seniors are taken care of and respected.

Danbury Patch DANBURY, CT — The Connecticut Working Families Party announced its endorsement of Councilman Roberto Alves for Mayor of Danbury.

The announcement came Tuesday, ahead of the September 14 Democratic primary.

"With this endorsement, WFP seeks to bring progressive change to an office, long held by a Republican Mayor, making racial, economic, and social justice its main priority with renewed investments in education, housing, infrastructure, and public services," party officials said in a news release.

i95 — Danbury Candidate for Mayor, Roberto Alves, released a statement on tonight's budget vote. In it, the Democrat criticizes past education budgets.

Danbury Patch DANBURY, CT — The Democratic Town Committee has unanimously endorsed Roberto Alves for Mayor.

The announcement came during the DTC's regular monthly meeting Monday night.

i95 — Danbury Democrat Roberto Alves announced his candidacy for Mayor of Danbury on the Ethan and Lou Show in January and now he has the support of his party in the Hat City.

CTINSIDER DANBURY — To encourage young people to move to Danbury, city officials are lookings to attract high-paying jobs and create an exciting atmosphere, while being affordable.

A recent report suggests the city will get younger and more educated, yet Danbury continues to face overcrowded schools and many renters and homeowners are burdened by housing costs…

NewsTimes DANBURY — Officially, the race for mayor will take shape in one month, when Mayor Joe Cavo exercises his right of first refusal, and tells the GOP whether he’ll run for the office he’s held since December, when Republican Mark Boughton abruptly resigned.

At the same time, the race for the city’s highest elected office is well underway for Democrats, whose front-runner Roberto Alves raised $55,000 in his first month of candidacy…

NewsTimes DANBURY — Growing up, Roberto Alves’ immigrant parents worked multiple jobs as he attended Danbury schools.

Now, he lives and works in the city, while sending his two children to Danbury’s elementary schools.

It’s one of the reasons he and his supporters say he could relate to residents as mayor.

NewsTimes DANBURY — Democrat Roberto Alves announced Thursday he is running for mayor, emphasizing his family’s working class roots and his desire to support residents.

Danbury Patch DANBURY, CT — Democratic City Councilman At-Large Roberto Alves announced his candidacy for Mayor on Thursday.

i95 — Danbury City Councilman, Roberto Alves, will run for the office of Mayor of Danbury, CT in 2021. Alves made the official announcement on the Ethan and Lou morning Thursday (1/7/20).

WLAD — A Danbury Democrat has announced his intention to run for Mayor in November. City Councilman At-Large Roberto Alves says like many communities, Danbury is at a turning point.