Scott Slifka
Scott Slifka (born Robert Scott Slifka; March 5, 1974 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American politician and the former mayor of West Hartford, Connecticut. A Democrat, Slifka was first elected to the West Hartford Town Council in 2001. He served as mayor from 2004 to 2016.
Scott Slifka | |
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 Scott Slifka at West Hartford library opening | |
| Mayor of West Hartford | |
| In office 2004 – May 16, 2016 | |
| Deputy | Shari Cantor |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Harris |
| Succeeded by | Shari Cantor |
| West Hartford Town Councilor | |
| In office 2001 – May 16, 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 5, 1974 Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Noelle Simpson Slifka |
| Children | Betsy Slifka |
| Residence(s) | West Hartford, Connecticut |
Slifka was raised in West Hartford and attended George Washington University and the George Washington University Law School. He served as chief-of-staff for Connecticut Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz. In 2006 he ran unsuccessfully for Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut on a ticket with John DeStefano, Jr., losing in the Democratic primary.[1]
He oversaw the approval and completion of the Blue Back Square project and a new hotel in town.[2]
On Jan. 28, 2016, Slifka announced his intention to step down as Mayor later the same year after being named Deputy General Counsel of The LEGO Group.[3]
References
- Salzman, Avi (13 August 2006). "ON POLITICS; Democrats Split Their Ticket at the Top". The New York Times.
- "West Hartford Hotel Plans Unveiled".
- "West Hartford Mayor Scott Slifka Stepping Down".