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Mayor Mark Boughton will be named as commissioner of the Department of Revenue Services, according to a report. (Patch Media)
DANBURY, CT — Gov. Ned Lamont has named Mayor Mark Boughton as commissioner of the Department of Revenue Services.
If the legislature signs off, Boughton's term as mayor would come to an end. City Council President Joe Cavo would take the reins of city government once Boughton vacated the seat, and until the City Council elected a new mayor, according to city bylaws.
"Mark has earned a reputation as being a dedicated public servant and hard worker, and his experience as mayor provides him with a considerable amount of knowledge on the inner workings of government, particularly when it comes to the impacts certain measures can have on the local level, where they are closest to home," Lamont said Friday. "I firmly believe that a bigger table, open door, and creative solutions will help produce the best outcomes for the people of our state, regardless of someone's political affiliation. I thank Mark for making the decision to join our administration and I look forward to having him serve in this important capacity."