Richard Borer

H. Richard Borer is a former American politician and current nonprofit executive.

Early on in his tenure as mayor, Borer inherited a financial crisis in the city that ultimately resulted in the State of Connecticut taking direct control over the local budget.

[1] As part of his turn around efforts, Borer reduced the size of the city's payroll by instituting layoffs in the Public Works Department.

[2] During his tenure as mayor, Borer focused on the redevelopment of commercial areas including a new train station on Metro North line for West Haven, redevelopment of Sawmill Road, Savin Rock Conference Center and public safety with a new state of the art Police Station.

[6][7] He currently serves as commissioner of the Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership.