Toni Harper

Toni Nathaniel Harp, born on August 6, 1947, is an American politician who served as the 50th Mayor of New Haven, Connecticut, from 2014 to 2020. A member of the Democratic Party, she was previously a state senator from 1993 to 2013, where she represented parts of New Haven and West Haven. Harp is noted for being the first woman and the second African American to hold the mayoral position. After winning three elections with significant margins, she was defeated in her bid for a fourth term in 2019. Harp is also recognized for her advocacy on issues such as mental health screenings for schoolchildren and assistance for low-income families.

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