| Mayor of Wallingford, Connecticut | |
|---|---|
.jpg) IncumbentVincent Cervoni since January 1, 2024 | |
| Type | Mayor |
| Formation | 1962 |
| First holder | William DeForest Bertini |
The following table lists the individuals who served as mayor of Wallingford, Connecticut, their political party affiliations, and their dates in office, as well as other information.
History
The city of Wallingford switched from a council–manager government to a mayor–council government in 1962. The longest-serving mayor of Wallingford was William F. Dickinson, who was elected for 20 two-year terms, serving from 1983 and 2023.
On election day of November 7, 2023, former Town Council member Vincent "Vinny" Cervoni, a Republican, defeated Democrat Riley O'Connell. Cervoni took office on January 1, 2024, becoming the fifth mayor of Wallingford. As of 2024, the job pays $96,000 per year.
List of mayors
The following table lists the individuals who served as mayor of Wallingford, Connecticut.
| # | Name | Party | Served | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William DeForest Bertini | Republican | 1962 – 1969 | |
| 2 | Joseph C. Carini | Democratic | 1969 – 1974 | Died in office |
| 3 | Rocco J. Vumbaco | Democratic | 1974 - 1983 | |
| 4 | William F. Dickinson | Republican | 1983 – 2024 | |
| 5 | Vincent Cervoni | Republican | 2024 – |
References
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- Mirmina, Austin. "Wallingford mayoral candidates discuss issues ahead of Election Day". New Haven Register. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- "William Dickinson wins first election for Wallingford Mayor". Record-Journal. 1983-11-09. p. 1. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ Dixon, Ken. "Wallingford mayor steps down, challenges face new administration". CT Insider. Retrieved 2024-02-22.