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The Hour | 2013 Norwalk Democratic Mayoral Primary Debate
It's Official: Miklave to Run for Mayor
Finance Committee Pushes Budget Cap Forward
Stream of Conscience host John Hartwell interviews Matt Miklave.
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Miklave named one of nation's top employment lawyers
Friday, July 19, 2013 | By Mark Chapman
NORWALK, Conn. - Norwalk Common Council member Matt Miklave (D-District A) may be locked in a tough battle for the Democratic nomination for mayor, but he has won recognition on a national scale for his work as an attorney. (continue reading)
PAID ELECTION LETTER - Matt Miklave will be a great mayor for our city
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 | By Sandra Miklave
NORWALK, Conn. - As you read this letter, you will think ?of course she is supporting Matt, she is his wife?. On one level, this is true. More importantly, I support Matt Miklave as the Democratic candidate for Mayor of our city because he is the most qualified candidate in the field. (continue reading)
Democrats Go Petitioning
Saturday, July 27, 2013 | By Mike Peal
NORWALK, Conn. - Harry Rilling, Matt Miklave, Andy Garfunkel and Vinny Mangiacopra -- four names Norwalk has heard often in 2013. But for the next 10 days or so, these four hope to get the names of every other registered Democrat in Norwalk. (continue reading)
Reflections on the Fourth
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 | By Matthew Miklave
NORWALK, Conn. - Two hundred, thirty-five years ago, 56 individuals debated and signed what would become an enduring declaration of freedom, putting thirteen separate colonies on a course to nationhood. Their "Declaration" ended with fourteen often overlooked words. "[W]e mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor." (continue reading)
Four candidates ready to chart a bold new course for Norwalk
Saturday, June 8, 2013 | By Andrew Brophy
NORWALK, Conn. - The four Democrats vying for their party's nomination for mayor largely avoided criticizing each other during a 75-minute debate Friday morning at the Norwalk Inn & Conference Center. (continue reading)
Democratic hopefuls vow new path
for Norwalk during debate at Norwalk Inn
Friday, June 7, 2013 | By ROBERT KOCH
NORWALK, Conn. - The city's four Democratic mayoral hopefuls charged the current Republican administration with failed leadership during a debate at The Norwalk Inn & Conference Center on Friday morning. (continue reading)
Mayoral Candidate Responses
Friday, May 10, 2013 | By Matt Miklave
NORWALK, Conn. (download questionnaire)
Temporary solution to pollution problem
will cost Norwalk in the long run
Monday, April 22, 2013 | By Matt Miklave
NORWALK, Conn. - As we recognize Earth Day on April 22, this is a good week to think of our local Norwalk environment. (continue reading)
What do you think of Miklave's idea to
implement performance-based budgeting?
The Hour - Online Poll
NORWALK, Conn. (view results)
Portrait of a candidate: Mayoral candidate
Matt Miklave advocates performance-base budgeting
Sunday, March 31, 2013 | By Robert Koch
NORWALK, Conn. – Democratic mayoral candidate Matthew T. Miklave says Norwalk could save millions of dollars and redirect those dollars into its schools, infrastructure and economy, if officials implement what is known as performance-base budgeting... (continue reading)
Miklave joins three other Democrats trying to unseat Moccia
Monday, March 25, 2013 | By Andrew Brophy
NORWALK, Conn. – Democrat Matt Miklave, a Common Council member for eight years, plans to make the city's proposed $350 million budget a central part of his campaign for mayor... (continue reading)
Diverse crowd cheers Miklave's Norwalk mayoral campaign kickoff
Sunday, March 24, 2013 | By Nancy Chapman
NORWALK, Conn. – With an acknowledgment that name recognition was his major problem, Councilman Matt Miklave officially kicked off his mayoral campaign Saturday afternoon in front of a mixed crowd at Bradford's Tavern... (continue reading)
Miklave's fight to be Norwalk's next mayor just beginning
Sunday, March 24, 2013 | By Nancy Chapman
NORWALK, Conn. – Seeking to build a better Norwalk "brick by brick, block by block, child by child," Councilman Matt Miklave (D-District D) says he has a plan to raise his profile as he fights to be Norwalk's next mayor... (continue reading)
It's Official: Miklave to Run for Mayor
Saturday, March 23, 2013 | By Mike Peal
NORWALK, Conn. – Councilman Matt Miklave officially arrived as the Democratic party's fourth candidate for mayor Saturday at Bradford's Grill and Tavern... (continue reading)
Norwalk's mayoral Dems square off for first time
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 | By Nancy Chapman
NORWALK, Conn. – Development (or the lack thereof), sensible budgeting and the need for fresh ideas were on the docket Monday night as three of four Norwalk Democratic mayoral hopefuls stumped against each other in person for the first time... (continue reading)
Seen: Norwalk Police Commission minutes;
Heard: A Brooklyn accent –– Eww
Miklave Asks Tough Questions at Finance Committee Meeting
Sunday, March 17, 2013 | By Nancy Chapman
NORWALK, Conn. – Apparently, not everyone in Norwalk is a fan of Norwalk Police Sgt. Lisa Cotto. And when a citizen voiced a complaint directed at the sergeant, Mayor Richard Moccia immediately went on the defensive... (continue reading)
Solutions to Norwalk BOE budget shortfalls draw 'outrage'
Friday, March 15, 2013 | By Nancy Chapman
NORWALK, Conn. – A $1 million deficit in the 2011 Norwalk Board of Education special education fund caused Common Council members to express shock Thursday evening... (continue reading)
Council Member Matt Miklave Announces
Candidacy for Mayor of Norwalk
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 | Norwalk Patch
NORWALK, Conn. – The highly anticipated kick-off of Matt Miklave's campaign for Mayor of Norwalk will take place on March 23rd, from 4-6pm at Bradford's Tavern in South Norwalk. Miklave, who has served on the Common Council for eight years, formed an Exploratory Committee in November and has since been gauging support... (continue reading)
Miklave, District A Democrat, announces run for mayor
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 | By Robert Koch
NORWALK, Conn. – Councilman Matthew T. Miklave, a District A Democrat, has declared himself a mayoral candidate and will kick off his campaign next week in South Norwalk... (continue reading)
Miklave finished exploring: Councilman will run
to be Norwalk's next mayor
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 | By Nancy Chapman
NORWALK, Conn. – Long-time Norwalk Democratic Councilman Matt Miklave is going ahead with a run at becoming Norwalk's next mayor, promising to do everything he can to not raise taxes should he win... (continue reading)
A process in need of reform – The Hour Online
Thursday, February 28, 2013 | By Matt Miklave
NORWALK, Conn. – On Tuesday, the Common Council completed its first step in the 2013-14 budget process -- setting the cap on the amount the City of Norwalk can spend during the fiscal year... (continue reading)
Norwalk's budget: A process in need of reform
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 | By Matt Miklave
NORWALK, Conn. – On Tuesday, the Common Council completed its first step in the 2013-14 budget process — setting the cap on the amount the city of Norwalk can spend during the fiscal year... (continue reading)
Norwalk councilman has one track mind: budget, budget, budget
Monday, February 25, 2013 | By Nancy Chapman
NORWALK, Conn. – A Norwalk mayoral hopeful is using the mayor's plan to hire three police officers for Norwalk's schools as an example of budget fallacies. He also points to a recent audit of the school department to illustrate the need for more oversight... (continue reading)
Campaign trail: Norwalk Dems studying up, blasting Moccia on budget
Friday, February 22, 2013 | By Nancy Chapman
NORWALK, Conn. – One of Norwalk Mayor Richard Moccia's attack phrases on his Democratic challenger in the last municipal election season won't work this time around... (continue reading)
Norwalk mayoral hopeful advocates for top-to-bottom budget review
Friday, February 8, 2013 | By Nancy Chapman
NORWALK, Conn. – Taking a cue from Norwalkers who are pleading for candidates to talk about something of substance, one mayoral hopeful has put forth something to consider: performance based budgeting... (continue reading)
Miklave outpaces Garfunkel in fundraising in advance of possible Democratic mayoral primary
Monday, January 14, 2013 | By Robert Koch
NORWALK – Matthew T. Miklave outraised fellow Democrat Andrew S. Garfunkel in the first fundraising period for the city's 2013 mayoral election... (continue reading)
Norwalk Democratic mayor hopeful leads opponent in fundraising
Thursday, January 12, 2013 | By Nancy Chapman
NORWALK, Conn. – The mayoral race is months away, but one Norwalk Democrat says he is already ahead in one key contest. "A scant six weeks into the new campaign season, the Miklave Exploratory Committee raised more than ... (continue reading)
Miklave to explore run for mayor
Thursday, November 15, 2012 | Norwalk Citizen
Democrat Council Member Matt Miklave (District A) Thursday announced the formation of a committee to explore his becoming a candidate for mayor of Norwalk... (continue reading)