Waterbury City Hall Restoration
Waterbury completed a $36 million restoration of City Hall, which was designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert – famous for designing the world’s first skyscraper, and the U.S. Supreme Court Building.
Municipal Stability
Municipal Stability
The City of Waterbury is on solid ground. By putting a proactive and collaborative vision in motion over the last decade, crime is down, budgets are balanced and investments are happening.
Top Bond Rating Among CT Cities
Waterbury’s “AA” rating is just two notches from the highest bond rating available – equal to that of Stamford, and stronger than the other big cities in Connecticut.
GRAND LIST GROWTH
The continual growth in the grand list – over $440 million in the past six years – is reflective of the ongoing economic resurgence in Waterbury. Personal property tax value has increased more than $29 million, as businesses are investing in things like new machinery and equipment.
Bringing the community together
Community relations is a key initiative that’s building trustworthy connections with citizens, neighborhoods and community groups across the City. This is resulting in significant reductions in crime.
The City has deeply invested in its public service buildings and facilities to make accessing and delivering services easier.
New Department of Public Works Facility
A $35 million investment was put into Waterbury’s Department of Public Works to centralize operations into a 137,500 square foot facility. The new facility saves the City over $400,000 per year in avoided lease costs.
New Businesses & Jobs
Between 2012-2019, over 100 new businesses have opened in the City of Waterbury. These businesses have yielded over 3,000 new jobs.
