Today, the 27-year-old Republican mayor marks her first year in office. During her inauguration speech, the city’s second female mayor promised transparency, “restoring fiscal sanity” and “making New Britain’s government work for New Britain again.”

The 2017 vote for Mayor is an easy one. Mayor Erin E. Stewart is the choice to lead New Britain. There are more reasons as to why her leadership is vital than can fit into this endorsement, but we will name as many as we can. Number one, she not only brought New Britain out of bankruptcy, but has led…