Running for Office A

fter current Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin made his intent to not run for reelection public, Pomfret Trustee Eric Coleman ’69 was the first to declare his candidacy for the role. Prior to announcing his bid, Coleman was serving as a State of Connecticut Superior Court judge trial referee, a position he held for a year after serving as a judge for three years.

Coleman has ded icated his life and career to service and making a difference in the lives of others. Prior to becoming a judge, Coleman served the people of Hartford for thirty-four years as a Connecticut state representative and senator. At the Capitol, he led the effort to repeal the death penalty in the State of Connecticut, enact Connecticut’s medical marijuana program, as well as implement gun safety legislation.

“I am running because I care about Hartford, and I sincerely believe that I have the background, insight, and experience to lead the city through whatever crisis may be,” Coleman said. If elected, Coleman plans to address the issues of public safety, education, economic development, and fiscal stability head-on.