List of mayors of Wallingford, Connecticut
| Mayor of Wallingford, Connecticut | |
|---|---|
| Type | Mayor |
| Formation | 1962 |
| First holder | William DeForest Bertini |
The following table lists the individuals who served as mayor of Wallingford, Connecticut, their political party affiliations, and their dates in office, as well as other information.[1]
History[edit]
The city of Wallingford switched from a council–manager government to a mayor–council government in 1962. The longest-serving mayor of Wallingford was William F. Dickinson, who was elected for 20 two-year terms, serving from 1983 and 2023.[2][3]
On election day of November 7, 2023, former Town Council member Vincent "Vinny" Cervoni, a Republican, defeated Democrat Riley O'Connell. Cervoni took office on January 1, 2024, becoming the fifth mayor of Wallingford.[4] As of 2024, the job pays $96,000 per year.[4]
List of mayors[edit]
The following table lists the individuals who served as mayor of Wallingford, Connecticut.
| # | Name | Party | Served | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William DeForest Bertini | Republican | 1962 – 1969 | |
| 2 | Joseph C. Carini | Democratic | 1969 – 1974 | Died in office |
| 3 | Rocco J. Vumbaco | Democratic | 1974 - 1983 | |
| 4 | William F. Dickinson | Republican | 1983 – 2024 | |
| 5 | Vincent Cervoni | Republican | 2024 – |
References[edit]
- ^ "OUR SPONSORS • SPONSOR LIST". issuu. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ Mirmina, Austin. "Wallingford mayoral candidates discuss issues ahead of Election Day". New Haven Register. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ "William Dickinson wins first election for Wallingford Mayor". Record-Journal. 1983-11-09. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ a b Dixon, Ken. "Wallingford mayor steps down, challenges face new administration". CT Insider. Retrieved 2024-02-22.