Recount Results:  Democrat Prevails In Ward 4; Szabo Bid Falls Just Short For Tax Collector

A 5 1/2 hour recount of ballots for tax collector and Ward 4 Council affirmed the results of Tuesday’s election with Democrat Tobias Freeman winning the second seat in the ward that includes District 9, 12 and 13. In the Tax Collector race, incumbent Republican Cheryl Blogoslawski edged out Democrat Todd Szabo as Szabo fell just short of an upset.

Tobias Freeman the recount winner in Ward 4

The recount results in Ward 4:

Larry Hermanowski 794
Tobias Freeman 655
Don Naples 642
Daniel Davis 612

Todd Szabo's upset bid falls just short

The recount results for Tax Collector

Todd Szabo 3742
Cheryl Blogoslawski 3758

The Transition: O’Brien, City Officials To Be Sworn In Tuesday at High School

Rep. Tim O’Brien (D-24) will be sworn into office as Mayor in public ceremonies Tuesday,November 15th, at 11:30 a.m.

The inauguration will be held at New Britain High School, 110 Mill Street. O’Brien will take the oath of office along with other officials elected November 8th, including Tax Collector, Treasurer, 15 Common Councillors, 3 Board of Education members, 3 Board of Assessment Appeal members and 8 Constables.

Governor Malloy congratulates Tim and Rhona O'Brien on Election Night