Richard Smith. Contributed photo.
Richard Smith, Milford’s incumbent Democratic Town Committee chairman was reelected March 29 to an eighth term leading the party.
“It has, and continues to be, an honor to serve with and work with members of the Milford Democratic Town Committee as well as our friends in Orange and West Haven, with whom I have enjoyed a very productive and positive relationship over the years,” Smith said.
“I am thrilled to have Karen Fortunati join me as Vice Chair,” he added. “She is an incredibly bright and capable individual and I look forward to working with her and the entire leadership team of the DTC over the next two years.”
Smith studied political science at Yale University with a concentration in American government. He also studied political science and public policy at Trinity College in Hartford.
Smith said he’s worked on campaigns since he was in high school and hasn’t missed a year yet.
“As of right now, I have served across from 10 different Republican chairmen in Milford over the course of my 14 years. I guess it’s not as much fun over there,” he joked.
“I was fortunate enough to be in this position as Milford Democrats found our footing and improved our messaging and our outreach to voters. Over my 14 years as chair we have won back majorities on the Board of Aldermen, Board of Education, Planning and Zoning and, of course, we elected a Democratic mayor.”