According to multiple published reports, Britton has been accused of trying to gain access to Danbury Mayor Dean Esposito's office back in April. According to the Patch, Britton believes he has nothing to hide, stating:
Danbury officials have announced an investigation into a city councilman who allegedly attempted to access secured areas of city hall.City officials claim that Danbury Councilman Joe Britton’s attempted to access secured areas of city…
The City of Danbury is kicking off an investigation into Councilman Joe Britton’s attempts to access secured areas of Danbury City Hall that he does not have authorization to enter back on the evening of Saturday, April 15. Concerns arise after it was learned that Councilman Britton and an unidentified female entered areas of City Hall that Councilmembers do not have access to. The revelations come following a review of Councilman Britton’s key card record. Britton has released a statement, saying that he was in City Hall that Saturday afternoon, and he will meet with City officials to discuss the matter in detail. Britton said he intends to be fully transparent, and that he has nothing to hide.