Connor Martin accepted the oath of office as mayor of the town of East Hartford on Nov. 13, 2023.
He was born in Hartford, but has lived most of his life in East Hartford. Prior to his election, Martin was chief of staff to Mayor Mike Walsh. Before that, he worked as the director of grounds keeping and fleet maintenance at Goodwin University.
Martin is passionate about civic engagement and community involvement. He served on the East Hartford Town Council and as scholarship committee chairman for the East Hartford Rotary Club. Martin is the vice chairperson of the East Hartford Democratic Town Committee and former commissioner for the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Raised by his mother Lisa, he grew up with his late younger brother Caleb. His mission is to uplift and empower the next generation of leaders.
What’s been your biggest professional accomplishment so far in your career?
My biggest accomplishment is being elected the youngest mayor for the town of East Hartford.
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How are you involved in the community?
I oversee all the day-to-day operations of town government, while setting a vision for the future of East Hartford.
What do you like to do outside of work?
When time allows, I like to draw landscapes, cook and boat on the CT River.
Why do you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty?
• Elected as the youngest mayor in East Hartford’s history (33 years old).
• Elected as the first mayor of color in East Hartford’s history.
• Within eight years of being involved in local politics, I went from being a zoning board of appeals commissioner to the mayor of the town of East Hartford.
Fun Fact: Life’s journey has moved quite fast for me, and within the last two years, I have become a mayor, husband and father.