Facing the potential of several Democratic challengers in November, Hartford Mayor Pedro E. Segarra announced Monday that he would seek a second full term as mayor.
Segarra made the announcement outside city hall just after noon, highlighting the city’s improved graduation rate, reduced crime rate and other accomplishments.
“After many years, optimism is back in Hartford and with good reason,” Segarra said in a statement released after the press conference. “You hear the difference in conversations, you see the difference by walking around the city, and you feel the difference in all that there is to do in the city.”
Several potential challengers have said they may run, according to media reports.
Among them is Luke Bronin, an attorney who recently resigned as Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s general counsel and took a position at Hinckley Allen.
The Hartford Courant has reported that City Councilor David MacDonald and City Clerk John Bazzano are also interested in the mayoral seat.
Segarra, also an attorney, took office in 2010 following the resignation of former Mayor Eddie Perez, who was convicted on corruption charges.
