Luke Bronin
Democratic · CT
Luke Bronin served as the 67th Mayor of Hartford from January 2016 to January 2024. A lawyer educated at Yale University and Balliol College, Oxford, he served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy Reserve.
Where Luke Bronin stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (2 records), Environment and Public Health (9 records), Reduce Wealth Gap (9 records),
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (8 support · 1 oppose)
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 2 support
As mayor, added five COVID-19 testing locations, bringing Hartford's total to eight sites.
May 14, 2020Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: hartfordct.gov
As Hartford mayor, launched free rides to COVID-19 test appointments, mobile testing at homeless shelters and nursing homes, and an English and Spanish public health campaign, after the virus hit communities of color hardest.
April 23, 2020Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: hartfordct.gov
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 9 support
As mayor, announced a $6 million federal urban and community forestry grant for Hartford.
October 3, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, launched a citywide public-private mental-wellness initiative providing free Headspace access to Hartford residents, students, and public employees.
September 19, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, announced a $4 million federal grant to protect Hartford families from residential lead and other safety hazards.
October 13, 2022Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, imposed a January 2022 indoor mask mandate and announced distribution plans for additional COVID-19 tests and protective masks during the Omicron surge.
January 3, 2022Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, advanced a five-year waste-disposal contract expected to save Hartford approximately $300,000 to $500,000 annually and reduce local emissions.
December 14, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, launched a city-state flooding-mitigation program for Hartford neighborhoods.
November 29, 2021Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, announced a $394,718 CDC Foundation coronavirus grant for Hartford.
June 17, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, added five COVID-19 testing locations, bringing Hartford's total to eight sites.
May 14, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: hartfordct.gov
As Hartford mayor, launched free rides to COVID-19 test appointments, mobile testing at homeless shelters and nursing homes, and an English and Spanish public health campaign, after the virus hit communities of color hardest.
April 23, 2020Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: hartfordct.gov
Track record — Reduce Wealth Gap
Reduce Wealth Gap · 9 support
As mayor, launched a $500,000 microgrant program for Hartford microenterprises.
May 8, 2023Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, announced $2.6 million in grants for Our Piece of the Pie's Youth Service Corps work.
January 13, 2023Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, launched $2 million in programs to improve rental housing and support tenants.
December 22, 2022Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, had Hartford named a regional hub of Connecticut's Staffed Family Child Care Network, expanding the city department's support from the 70 licensed at-home childcare providers in Hartford to more than 400 across 26 towns. The city provides coaching, training, business and financial help and recruitment of new providers. He said home-based childcare gives families affordable early care and lets parents work more flexible schedules.
December 19, 2022Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, announced a $1.5 million federal grant to promote homeownership in Hartford.
October 3, 2022Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, announced a $3.7 million investment in the Swift Factory renovation and neighborhood economic-development project.
April 11, 2022Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: hartfordct.gov
As Hartford mayor, announced a partnership with the Dalio Foundation and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to build a free citywide Wi-Fi network for residents.
July 29, 2020Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, launched a $1 million emergency small-business grant program during the COVID-19 crisis.
April 21, 2020Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: hartfordct.gov
Created the Hartford Youth Service Corps, combining part-time jobs with individualized coaching and mentoring for disconnected young people; Connecticut Public documented the program continuing into its second year.
October 13, 2017Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: ctpublic.org
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 4 support
Reprimanded Police Chief Jason Thody over his handling of a city-vehicle crash and required him to repay the $3,300 repair cost.
July 14, 2020Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: ctpublic.org
Proposed reforms giving Hartford's Civilian Police Review Board full-time investigative staff, stronger authority, concurrent investigations, and subpoena power subject to state law.
July 1, 2020Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: hartfordct.gov
Met Georgian officials and business representatives to press effective enforcement of Iran sanctions and stronger anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist-financing controls.
December 13, 2012Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: civil.ge
Testified before a U.S. House Judiciary subcommittee on disrupting the financial networks of transnational organized-crime groups and strengthening anti-money-laundering controls.
February 8, 2012Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: govinfo.gov
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 10 support
As mayor, launched upgrades to Hartford's 311 resident-service system.
December 15, 2023Supports Government Efficiency
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, reached a settlement ending more than seven years of Centerplan and DoNo litigation and allowing development around the ballpark to proceed.
October 26, 2023Supports Government Efficiency
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, announced that Moody's upgraded Hartford's issuer rating to investment-grade Baa3 after the city produced repeated surpluses, reduced its property-tax rate, and avoided new debt.
August 4, 2023Supports Government Efficiency
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, completed adoption of Hartford's FY2023 budget without new borrowing and with a property-tax-rate reduction.
May 24, 2022Supports Government Efficiency
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, announced a Moody's ratings upgrade for Hartford following years of fiscal stabilization work.
August 26, 2021Supports Government Efficiency
Source: hartfordct.gov
Released a balanced FY2022 budget and American Rescue Plan allocation proposal with no property-tax increase, borrowing, one-time operating revenue, or deferred obligations, while proposing major youth, safety, housing, business, and infrastructure investments.
April 19, 2021Supports Government Efficiency
Source: hartfordct.gov
Released a $567.8 million FY2021 recommended budget with a one-percent spending reduction, no long-term borrowing, no property-tax-rate increase, and maintained education funding.
April 27, 2020Supports Government Efficiency
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, implemented automatic re-enrollment of eligible seniors in Hartford's tax-relief program during the COVID-19 emergency.
April 10, 2020Supports Government Efficiency
Source: hartfordct.gov
Presented and won unanimous City Council approval for a state contract-assistance agreement covering roughly $540 million of Hartford general-obligation debt, helping the city avoid bankruptcy under state fiscal oversight.
March 27, 2018Supports Government Efficiency
Source: insurancejournal.com
Issued a legal opinion that Connecticut could accept assault-weapon and large-capacity-magazine registration applications that were timely submitted but delayed for reasons outside applicants' and the agency's control.
February 14, 2014Supports Government Efficiency
Source: portal.ct.gov
Track record — Immigration
Immigration · 2 support
Led adoption of a bipartisan, unanimous U.S. Conference of Mayors resolution supporting Afghan resettlement and assistance.
September 1, 2021Supports Immigration
Source: hartfordct.gov
Joined 25 cities in an amicus brief supporting international students against a federal rule that threatened their ability to remain in the United States during remote instruction.
July 14, 2020Supports Immigration
Source: hartfordct.gov
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 8 support · 1 oppose
As mayor, announced that Moody's upgraded Hartford's issuer rating to investment-grade Baa3 after the city produced repeated surpluses, reduced its property-tax rate, and avoided new debt.
August 4, 2023Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, completed adoption of Hartford's FY2023 budget without new borrowing and with a property-tax-rate reduction.
May 24, 2022Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, advanced a five-year waste-disposal contract expected to save Hartford approximately $300,000 to $500,000 annually and reduce local emissions.
December 14, 2021Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, provided a $1 million city grant to the Hartford Promise college-scholarship program.
October 28, 2021Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, announced a Moody's ratings upgrade for Hartford following years of fiscal stabilization work.
August 26, 2021Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: hartfordct.gov
Released a balanced FY2022 budget and American Rescue Plan allocation proposal with no property-tax increase, borrowing, one-time operating revenue, or deferred obligations, while proposing major youth, safety, housing, business, and infrastructure investments.
April 19, 2021Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: hartfordct.gov
Approved City Council changes to the FY2021 budget that cut an additional $1 million from police, reallocated $1 million to training, and directed savings to recreation, public works, inspectors, and civilian police oversight.
June 22, 2020Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: hartfordct.gov
Released a $567.8 million FY2021 recommended budget with a one-percent spending reduction, no long-term borrowing, no property-tax-rate increase, and maintained education funding.
April 27, 2020Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: hartfordct.gov
Presented and won unanimous City Council approval for a state contract-assistance agreement covering roughly $540 million of Hartford general-obligation debt, helping the city avoid bankruptcy under state fiscal oversight.
March 27, 2018Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: insurancejournal.com
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 2 support
Proposed reforms giving Hartford's Civilian Police Review Board full-time investigative staff, stronger authority, concurrent investigations, and subpoena power subject to state law.
July 1, 2020Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: hartfordct.gov
Approved City Council changes to the FY2021 budget that cut an additional $1 million from police, reallocated $1 million to training, and directed savings to recreation, public works, inspectors, and civilian police oversight.
June 22, 2020Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: hartfordct.gov
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 19 support
As mayor, launched a $500,000 microgrant program for Hartford microenterprises.
May 8, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, announced $2.6 million in grants for Our Piece of the Pie's Youth Service Corps work.
January 13, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, secured a three-year, $299,000 Hartford Foundation commitment for resident-led Love Your Block neighborhood projects.
January 11, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, opened a third round of Unity Grants for providers and programs serving Hartford youth.
December 29, 2022Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, launched $2 million in programs to improve rental housing and support tenants.
December 22, 2022Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, had Hartford named a regional hub of Connecticut's Staffed Family Child Care Network, expanding the city department's support from the 70 licensed at-home childcare providers in Hartford to more than 400 across 26 towns. The city provides coaching, training, business and financial help and recruitment of new providers. He said home-based childcare gives families affordable early care and lets parents work more flexible schedules.
December 19, 2022Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, announced a $1.4 million federal grant supporting juvenile-justice intervention.
December 9, 2022Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, announced a $4 million federal grant to protect Hartford families from residential lead and other safety hazards.
October 13, 2022Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, opened an expanded Hartford Reentry Welcome Center serving residents returning from incarceration.
July 15, 2022Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, announced $1.9 million for a second round of Unity Grants supporting Hartford youth providers.
July 7, 2022Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, launched HEARTeam, Hartford's civilian crisis-response initiative for certain emergency calls that did not require police.
March 2, 2022Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, provided a $1 million city grant to the Hartford Promise college-scholarship program.
October 28, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, joined partners in committing $9.85 million to opportunity-youth programs, including an expansion of the Youth Service Corps and violence-interruption work.
August 4, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: hartfordct.gov
Released a balanced FY2022 budget and American Rescue Plan allocation proposal with no property-tax increase, borrowing, one-time operating revenue, or deferred obligations, while proposing major youth, safety, housing, business, and infrastructure investments.
April 19, 2021Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, announced approximately $800,000 in awarded small-business emergency grants and a new application round.
December 10, 2020Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: hartfordct.gov
Approved City Council changes to the FY2021 budget that cut an additional $1 million from police, reallocated $1 million to training, and directed savings to recreation, public works, inspectors, and civilian police oversight.
June 22, 2020Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, launched a $1 million emergency small-business grant program during the COVID-19 crisis.
April 21, 2020Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, implemented automatic re-enrollment of eligible seniors in Hartford's tax-relief program during the COVID-19 emergency.
April 10, 2020Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: hartfordct.gov
Created the Hartford Youth Service Corps, combining part-time jobs with individualized coaching and mentoring for disconnected young people; Connecticut Public documented the program continuing into its second year.
October 13, 2017Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: ctpublic.org
Track record — Gun Control
Gun Control · 3 support
Advocated state legislation establishing consequences for repeat serious-firearm offenders and applauded its favorable committee vote.
March 28, 2023Supports Gun Control
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, led a mayors' task force that issued proposals addressing gun violence by repeat serious-firearm offenders.
February 14, 2023Supports Gun Control
Source: hartfordct.gov
Joined an amicus brief opposing an injunction against the federal ATF ghost-gun rule.
July 20, 2022Supports Gun Control
Source: hartfordct.gov
Track record — National Defense
National Defense · 2 support
Met Georgian officials and business representatives to press effective enforcement of Iran sanctions and stronger anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist-financing controls.
December 13, 2012Supports National Defense
Source: civil.ge
Testified before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee on financial sanctions in the U.S. strategy toward Syria, describing efforts to financially isolate the Assad regime.
November 9, 2011Supports National Defense
Source: foreign.senate.gov
Track record — Foreign Trade
Foreign Trade · 1 support
Led a U.S. Treasury delegation in Sri Lanka that briefed officials on Iran sanctions and discussed stronger trade and financial-crime cooperation.
February 8, 2012Supports Foreign Trade
Source: ft.lk
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 6 support
Led adoption of a bipartisan, unanimous U.S. Conference of Mayors resolution supporting Afghan resettlement and assistance.
September 1, 2021Supports Civil Rights
Source: hartfordct.gov
Convened an expert advisory board to design a civilian crisis-response team and advanced a four-year, $5 million implementation plan.
October 13, 2020Supports Civil Rights
Source: hartfordct.gov
Wrote the U.S. Commerce Secretary urging reversal of the decision to end 2020 Census field collection early, warning that hard-to-count communities would be undercounted.
August 5, 2020Supports Civil Rights
Source: hartfordct.gov
Joined 25 cities in an amicus brief supporting international students against a federal rule that threatened their ability to remain in the United States during remote instruction.
July 14, 2020Supports Civil Rights
Source: hartfordct.gov
As Hartford mayor, launched free rides to COVID-19 test appointments, mobile testing at homeless shelters and nursing homes, and an English and Spanish public health campaign, after the virus hit communities of color hardest.
April 23, 2020Supports Civil Rights
Source: hartfordct.gov
At the end of his term as governor's general counsel, Governor Malloy credited him with helping identify and nominate unusually diverse classes of Connecticut judicial appointees.
December 9, 2014Supports Civil Rights
Source: portal.ct.gov
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 7 support
As mayor, completed the $17.5 million funding plan for a new Barbour Street library branch, including a final $3.5 million city allocation.
December 12, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, announced a plan to build high-speed internet infrastructure along North Main Street.
February 14, 2022Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, launched a city-state flooding-mitigation program for Hartford neighborhoods.
November 29, 2021Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: hartfordct.gov
Released a balanced FY2022 budget and American Rescue Plan allocation proposal with no property-tax increase, borrowing, one-time operating revenue, or deferred obligations, while proposing major youth, safety, housing, business, and infrastructure investments.
April 19, 2021Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: hartfordct.gov
Agreed to co-chair the North Atlantic Rail Initiative advocating high-speed and higher-performance rail across the region.
February 4, 2021Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, broke ground on the major Park and Main neighborhood development project.
August 18, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: hartfordct.gov
As Hartford mayor, announced a partnership with the Dalio Foundation and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to build a free citywide Wi-Fi network for residents.
July 29, 2020Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: hartfordct.gov
Track record — General
General · 8 records
Joined Yale Law School as a visiting lecturer and leadership fellow and taught courses on gun-violence policy and economic statecraft.
August 13, 2024
Source: law.yale.edu
As mayor, announced nearly $2 million in federal COPS funding for the Hartford Police Department.
November 19, 2021
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, announced the addition of 150 body-worn cameras for Hartford police.
October 5, 2021
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, released a request for proposals to operate Hartford's civilian community-response team.
May 20, 2021
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, announced $353,000 in federal grants for the Hartford Fire Department.
September 28, 2020
Source: hartfordct.gov
Released an independent climate study of the Hartford Police Department.
September 22, 2020
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, formed five COVID-19 recovery working groups covering health, business, arts, housing and basic needs, and children and families.
May 7, 2020
Source: hartfordct.gov
As mayor, announced creation of a Hartford Police Department domestic-violence response unit.
April 6, 2020
Source: hartfordct.gov
Past races Luke Bronin ran in:
- United States Representative, Congressional District 1 · November 3, 2026 · Congressional District 1, Connecticut
- United States Representative · August 11, 2026 · Congressional District 1, Connecticut