Benjamin G. Blake
Benjamin G. Blake | |
|---|---|
| 10th Mayor of Milford, Connecticut | |
| Assumed office November 21, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | James L. Richetelli, Jr. |
| Alderman | |
| In office 2003–2011 | |
| Constituency | 5th District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 28, 1977 Milford, Connecticut |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Sandy Smith |
| Children | Carter, Caroline and Tucker |
| Residence | Milford, Connecticut |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Website | https://www.ci.milford.ct.us/mayors-office |
Benjamin G. Blake is the 10th and current mayor of Milford, Connecticut. Blake was elected on November 8, 2011, and succeeded James L. Richetelli, Jr. as mayor on November 21, 2011.[1]
Blake, prior to his election as Mayor of Milford, served on the town's Board of Aldermen for the 5th District. In 2013 Blake ran for a second term and won against his Republican opponent, obtaining nearly 60 percent of the vote.[2]
As of 2018, Blake has decided to run for his fourth term as Mayor, and has maintained Milford's AAA bond rating.[3]
Personal[edit]
Mayor Blake is a Milford native, having been born in town and attended Joseph A. Foran High School. He then went to the University of Richmond, followed by Quinnipiac Law School and became a lawyer, practicing in Milford.[4]
In April 2013, Blake was made a Kentucky Colonel.[5]
Positions[edit]
- In 2013, Blake worked with six other local mayors bordering the Housatonic River regarding the restoration of the estuary and joint environmental goals.[6]
- In 2017, Blake sent a letter of support for "COMMTTTEE BILL No. 535, "AN ACT REVISING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAND USE APPEALS PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPLICATIONS AND OBTAINING A MUNICIPAL MORATORIUM."[7]
- Blake has gone on record as being opposed to the $10 million facilities upgrade to Silver Sands State Park.[8]
Electoral history[edit]
- Mayor of Milford, Connecticut
- November 8, 2011[9]
| Candidate | Affiliation | Support | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Blake | Democratic | 7,364 (56%) | Elected |
| Bernard F. Joy | Republican | 5,482 (42%) | Defeated |
| Rocco J. Frank, Jr. | Independent | 240 (2%) | Defeated |
| Ronald Palumbo, Sr. | Write-In | 4 (0%) | Defeated |
- Mayor of Milford, Connecticut
- November 5, 2013[10]
| Candidate | Affiliation | Support | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Blake | Democratic | 7,296 (61%) | Elected |
| Peter Spalthoff | Republican | 4,629 (39%) | Defeated |
- Mayor of Milford, Connecticut
- November 3, 2015[11]
| Candidate | Affiliation | Support | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Blake | Democratic | 6,552 (54%) | Elected |
| Paula Smith | Republican | 5,675 (46%) | Defeated |
- Mayor of Milford, Connecticut
- November 7, 2017[12]
| Candidate | Affiliation | Support | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Blake | Democratic | 7,769 (100%) | Elected |
References[edit]
- ↑ Dion, Jill K. (November 21, 2011). "Blake takes oath: Promises efficiency". Milford Mirror. Archived from the original on December 1, 2011. Retrieved November 22, 2011.
- ↑ McLoughlin, Pam (November 5, 2013). "Ben Blake cruises to second term as Milford mayor". New Haven Register. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
- ↑ https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Milford-Blake-to-seek-a-4th-term-11165024.php
- ↑ https://www.ci.milford.ct.us/mayors-office
- ↑ https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Milford-mayor-to-be-named-Kentucky-Colonel-4385689.php
- ↑ http://www.townofstratford.com/filestorage/39832/42634/43801/44291/50693/HREC_year_end_2013_draft.pdf
- ↑ https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/HSGdata/Tmy/2017SB-00535-R000216-Blake,%20Benjamin,%20Mayor-MIlford,%20CT-TMY.PDF
- ↑ https://www.nhregister.com/connecticut/article/Milford-Silver-Sands-State-Park-build-out-project-11309412.php
- ↑ "SOTS: Election Results and Related Data" (PDF). Secretary of the State of Connecticut. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
- ↑ "SOTS: Election Results and Related Data" (PDF). Secretary of the State of Connecticut. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
- ↑ "SOTS: Election Results and Related Data" (PDF). Secretary of the State of Connecticut. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ↑ "SOTS: Election Results and Related Data". Secretary of the State of Connecticut. Retrieved November 8, 2017.
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