STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S DECISION TO PARTIAL FUND SNAP BENEFITS FOR NOVEMBER

"The Trump Administration’s decision to provide partial SNAP benefits for the month of November is a positive step in the right direction — but insufficient and they must do more."

11/03/2025 5:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER APPLAUDS FEDERAL COURT DECISION BLOCKING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S ATTEMPT TO SUSPEND SNAP BENEFITS

"Mayor Justin Elicker applauded the federal court decision granting a temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking the Trump Administration’s unlawful effort to halt the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown."

11/03/2025 9:00 AM

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES CITY OF NEW HAVEN JOINS NATIONWIDE COALITION SUING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO MAINTAIN SNAP BENEFITS AND PROTECT FOOD SECURITY FOR CHILDREN, SENIORS AND VETERANS

"Beginning November 1st, Trump Administration set to cut off SNAP benefits for more than 42 million people, including nearly 43,000 New Haven residents."

10/30/2025 3:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER APPOINTS SHAMAIN MCALLISTER AS DIRECTOR OF ARTS, CULTURE & TOURISM FOR THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN

"...Mayor Justin Elicker announced the appointment of Shamain (Sha) McAllister as the new incoming Director for the Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism for the City of New Haven."

10/28/2025 3:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN JOINS NEW LAWSUIT TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S UNLAWFUL ATTACK ON OVER $100 MILLION IN EMERGENCY AND DISASTER FUNDING

"Mayor Justin Elicker announced the City of New Haven has joined with eight other local governments on the East Coast and in the Midwest in suing the Trump administration for attempting to impose unlawful and unrelated conditions on federal emergency and disaster preparedness funds."

10/20/2025 3:50 PM

Early Voting Begins October 20, 2025

09/24/2025 2:40 PM

STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON NEW HAVEN BREAKING THE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ FOR THE WORLD’S LARGEST PIZZA PARTY 🍕🎉🏆

"On Friday evening, the City of New Haven was successful is setting a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ for the world’s largest pizza party with 4,525 pizza party participants."

09/15/2025 11:00 AM

Absentee Ballots Available - 10/03/2025

09/15/2025 10:00 AM

NOTICE OF THE 2024-2025 DRAFT CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT

"The 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report draft has been posted."

09/11/2025 4:00 PM

NOTICE OF THE 2024-2025 DRAFT CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT

"The 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report draft has been posted."

09/11/2025 12:00 PM

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09/05/2025 3:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER APPLAUDS GROWING NATIONWIDE COALITION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS CHALLENGING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S ATTEMPT TO DEFUND WELCOMING AND SANCTUARY JURISDICTIONS.

"Lawsuit originally brought by the City of New Haven and four other local governments has grown to 50 cities and counties representing 28 million residents nationwide. Newest additions include Boston, Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, among others."

08/14/2025 10:00 AM

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES PROPOSAL TO TRANSFORM THE FORMER ENGLISH STATION POWER PLANT PROPERTY INTO MILL RIVER PARK

"City seeks to convert the long abandoned and contaminated site into a new 8.6-acre waterfront park, outdoor public pool, and recreation destination that will help drive new investment, new housing, and a new future for the Mill River district."

07/30/2025 9:00 AM

STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON THE APT FOUNDATION’S PROPOSAL TO RELOCATE ITS TREATMENT FACILITY FROM CONGRESS AVENUE TO THE LONG WHARF DISTRICT

Amid concerns from Hill residents and a City Plan Commission vote against APT Foundation's proposed move to Sargent Drive, where they already serve clients, the City of New Haven is pausing the project to relocate the Congress Avenue treatment facility.

07/30/2025 9:00 AM

Draft Vision 2034 Plan now available for review!

06/27/2025 9:00 AM

STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER IN SUPPORT OF HOUSING BILL, H.B. 5002 AN ACT CONCERNING HOUSING AND THE NEEDS OF HOMELESS PERSONS, PASSED BY THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND BEFORE GOVERNOR LAMONT

“If we want our residents and our state to thrive, we need to build more housing, especially more affordable housing – and we need to do so with urgency. "

06/18/2025 2:00 PM

SUMMER FUN AND LEARNING IN NEW HAVEN: MAYOR ELICKER AND CITY LEADERS ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2025 ACTIVITIES, EVENTS & PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES

There are dozens of recreational activities and programs offered by the Youth and Recreation Department and Parks Department

06/12/2025 12:00 PM

STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON ICE’S ARREST OF A NEW HAVEN RESIDENT

"We condemn this deplorable act of family separation and call upon the Trump Administration to stop its inhumane approach and cruel tactics that are disappearing people without due process and traumatizing our children and communities."

06/11/2025 12:00 PM

STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON THE BIENNIAL STATE BUDGET

"Governor Lamont whose obsession with the state’s “fiscal guardrails” and belief that urban school districts don’t need additional funding is causing real harm to our students in New Haven and students across the state."

06/04/2025 12:00 PM

CITY OF NEW HAVEN AND VEO LAUNCH THE ELM CITY’S NEW SHARED ELECTRIC SCOOTER PROGRAM

“This initiative builds on the city’s ongoing efforts to expand travel options in a climate-friendly way, helping residents access active transportation that benefits both their quality of life and our environment.”

05/29/2025 12:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF STREET TAKEOVER AND ILLEGAL ATV & DIRT BIKE LEGISLATION BY THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY

S.B. 1284 passed the State House this afternoon by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 144 to 4 and passed the State Senate earlier this month by a vote of 35 to 1.

05/28/2025 12:00 PM

STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS’ VOTE ON THE CITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

"Amid federal headwinds and volatility, as New Haveners we can be proud that we will be adopting a city budget that will continue to provide critical municipal services, increase our investment in our schools, prioritize public safety, expand support for our most vulnerable residents"

05/27/2025 12:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF STATE LEGISLATION STRENGTHENING MUNICIPALITIES ABILITY TO ENFORCE HOUSE CODE COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN SAFE AND HEALTHY HOUSING FOR RESIDENTS

Approximately 70 percent of New Haven residents are renters and over 45,000 rental units exist in the Elm City.

05/23/2025 12:00 PM

STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON THE ADVOCACY AND ARREST OF NEW HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND STUDENTS AT THE STATE CAPITOL

"The facts are straightforward: the amount the state contributes to educate each student has not increased in over a decade"

05/22/2025 12:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER CELEBRATES FEDERAL COURT DECISION ORDERING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO RESTORE $31 MILLION IN FROZEN FEDERAL GRANTS

"As a coastal city, New Haven is committed to tackling the challenge of climate change head on and building a greener, healthier and more resilient city for our residents."

05/21/2025 12:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF AMERICA 250 COMMISSION TO LEAD LOCAL PLANNING COMMEMORATING THE NATION’S SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY IN 2026

"Mayor Justin Elicker announced the creation of the New Haven’s America 250 Commission, charged with guiding local planning and engagement for the upcoming semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 and the founding of the nation."

05/21/2025 10:00 AM

CHAPEL STREET , TWO-WAY CONVERSION BETWEEN COLLEGE STREET & YORK STREET - UPDATE

Conversion is part of the City of New Haven’s larger strategy to calm traffic, improve ease of getting around the city, expand accessibility and enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists

05/19/2025 9:00 AM

CITY OF NEW HAVEN AND LOST IN NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCE ART LOAN AGREEMENT FOR THE CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MEMORIAL

"Mayor Justin Elicker, New Haven Deputy Director of Arts, Culture and Tourism Kim Futrell, and Lost in New Haven Founder and Executive Director Robert Greenberg announced a new art loan agreement for the Christopher Columbus Memorial that will now be displayed at the new Lost in New Haven Museum."

05/09/2025 4:40 PM

MAYOR ELICKER APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF STREET TAKEOVER AND ILLEGAL ATV & DIRT BIKE LEGISLATION BY THE CONNECTICUT STATE SENATE

"Mayor Justin Elicker applauded the passage of S.B. 1284, An Act Concerning Street Takeovers and the Illegal Use of Certain Vehicles, by the Connecticut State Senate."

05/08/2025 3:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER APPLAUDS PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER BLOCKING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FROM WITHHOLDING FUNDS TO WELCOMING AND SANCTUARY JURISDICTIONS

"New Haven is a welcoming city and we’re committed to ensuring all our residents feel safe calling the police, seeking medical care, sending their children to school, and accessing critical public services. It’s not only the right policy, it’s the practical policy,”

04/24/2025 6:00 PM

2025 Updated Vendor Policies - IMPORTANT

The City of New Haven (City) is implementing an updated policy in support of our automated invoice-to­-payment process to drive greater efficiency, transparency, accountability and cost savings.

04/23/2025 10:46 PM

JOINT STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER AND SUPERINTENDENT NEGRÓN ON THE PROPOSED STATE BUDGET BY THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE

"Today, the Connecticut General Assembly Appropriations Committee unveiled its proposed $55.5 billion state budget. Following this proposal, Mayor Justin Elicker and Superintendent Madeline Negrón issued the following joint statement..."

04/23/2025 9:30 AM

MAYOR ELICKER APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF CRITICAL PUBLIC SAFETY LEGISLATION BY THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

"These bills all would make our residents and our city safer, and I am heartened by the strong support they received today."

04/08/2025 12:00 PM

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF VIA NHV, NEW ON-DEMAND PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE, PROVIDING RESIDENTS WITH AN AFFORDABLE AND CONVENIENT ALTERNATIVE COMMUTING OPTION IN THE ELM CITY

Via NHV (pronounced Via New Haven) is a new pilot program that will provide affordable, reliable, convenient, shared, on-demand rides to locations around the city.

04/03/2025 12:00 PM