List of mayors of Norwalk, Connecticut facts for kids
The Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut is like the boss of the city government in Norwalk, Connecticut. They are in charge of making sure the city runs smoothly, following the rules set in the city's special document called the Charter. The person who is currently the mayor of Norwalk is Harry Rilling, who is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Norwalk's Early Leaders (Before 1913)
Before 1913, elections for leaders in Norwalk were held every year in October. Back then, Norwalk wasn't just one big city like it is today. It was made up of smaller areas, each with its own leader.
Mayors of South Norwalk (1870-1913)The area known as Old Well became its own city called South Norwalk on August 18, 1870. These are the people who served as mayor of South Norwalk until 1913.
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Wardens of the Borough of Norwalk (1836-1872)The area called the Borough of Norwalk was created on May 4, 1836. The leader of this Borough was called a "Warden."
§ This means the person stepped down from their job. Mayors of the City of Norwalk (1893-1913)On June 30, 1893, the Borough of Norwalk officially became the City of Norwalk. These are the people who served as mayor during this time.
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Mayors of Norwalk (1913-Present)
On June 6, 1913, the different parts of Norwalk officially joined together to become one big city. From then on, elections for mayor are held every two years, always in odd-numbered years. The former city of South Norwalk became known as Norwalk’s Second Taxing District.
| Name | Start year |
End year |
Political Party |
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| Francis Irwin Burnell | 1913 | 1915 | Republican |
| Carl Axel Harstrom | 1915 | 1917 | Republican |
| Jeremiah Donovan | 1917 | 1921 | Democratic |
| Calvin Barton | 1921 | 1923 | Republican |
| Thomas Robins | 1923 | 1927 | Republican |
| Anson F. Keeler | 1927 | 1931 | Republican |
| Harold L. Nash | 1931 | 1933 | Republican |
| Charles C. Swartz | 1933 | 1935 | Democratic |
| Frank T. Stack | 1935 | 1943 | Democratic |
| Robert B. Oliver | 1943 | 1945 | Republican |
| Edward J. Kelley | 1945 | 1947 | Democratic |
| Irving Freese | 1947 | 1951 | Socialist |
| 1951 | 1955 | Independent Party of Norwalk |
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| George Brunjes | 1955 | 1957 | Democratic |
| Irving Freese | 1957 | 1959 | Independent Party of Norwalk |
| John Shostak | 1959 | 1961 | Republican |
| Frank J. Cooke | 1961 | 1965 | Republican |
| Frank Zullo | 1965 | 1971 | Democratic |
| Donald J. Irwin | 1971 | 1975 | Democratic |
| Jennie Cave | 1975 | 1977 | Independent Party of Connecticut |
| William A. Collins | 1977 | 1981 | Democratic |
| Thomas C. O'Connor | 1981 | 1983 | Republican |
| William A. Collins | 1983 | 1987 | Democratic |
| Frank Esposito | 1987 | 2001 | Republican |
| Alex Knopp | 2001 | 2005 | Democratic |
| Richard A. Moccia | 2005 | 2013 | Republican |
| Harry Rilling | 2013 | present | Democratic |
See also
- History of Norwalk, Connecticut
- Connecticut's 12th Senate district
- List of members of the Connecticut General Assembly from Norwalk
