Roger Palanzo named Danbury mayor-elect’s chief of staff

Roger Palanzo has been promoted from his position as Danbury”™s economic development director to Mayor-elect Dean Esposito”™s chief of staff.

Palanzo”™s tenure as economic development director began in January 2016. Prior to that, he was the constituent services coordinator in the mayor’s office starting in November 2011 under then-Mayor Mark Boughton.

“Roger Palanzo is a lifelong Danbury resident who has the right combination of experience needed to serve as chief of staff of my incoming administration,” Esposito, who will be sworn in on Nov. 30, said. “He has been a terrific economic development director working to implement our strategic plan of smart and focused growth.”

Saying he was honored by Esposito”™s decision, Palanzo said: “Our administration will be focused on investing in smart economic development, providing a superior educational system for our children, and continuing Danbury’s record of success. I look forward to leading this transition and implementing Mayor-elect Esposito’s priorities and vision for the future of our city.”