Mayor Pedro E. Segarra made a 45 minute presentation to Department Heads, on Tuesday, to demonstrate how his administration is focused on four key goals that will move the City of Hartford forward during his tenure. He outlined the role of his Cabinet and announced that staffing changes and structural reorganizations are underway in order to reduce the cost of government and to achieve an increase in efficiency and effectiveness.
“Changes need to be made for the betterment of the organization. By clearly stating goals and objectives and the means of achieving these results, Hartford will be able to be proactive and progress towards common goals. The City Charter does allow for experimentation by the CEO of the City during the fiscal year in order to meet new demands and goals,” said Mayor Segarra.
By strategically working with all levels of governments, businesses, and community entities, the City of Hartford will address long-standing issues and opportunities to create sustainable changes that improve the City.
1. Ensure that each City office and department is held accountable for operating in a fiscally accountable manner and for getting results that advance the City’s interest.
2. Safeguard the health, cleanliness and safety of the community in ways that reflect the wants and needs of the people who live, work and visit Hartford
3. Create jobs and improve the quality of education and for Hartford’s children and adults
4. Pursue opportunities to accelerate and expand the economic vitality of Hartford’s business community and neighborhoods.
Internally, the size of the Mayor’s Office will be reduced, returning operations to departments where possible while holding them accountable for results.
1. The Office of Capital Assets will be merged with the Department of Public Works.
2. The Office of Human Relations will be merged into Corporation Counsel, eliminating the position of Director of Human Relations
3. Workforce and Minority and Women Business Enterprises certification moves to Procurement, to be overseen by the Chief Operating Officer.
4. The Office of Management and Budget will oversee 311.
“Change for the better is already underway and the Segarra administration intends to expand and accelerate it. A new standard for effectiveness and success is being established,” said COO David Panagore.
