Danbury uses the Mayor-Council system of government, with the [[Mayor]] presiding over Common Council meetings. Unlike other cities, [[municipal elections]] have candidates based on party affiliation. The current mayor, a Republican, is [[Mark Boughton]], serving his fifth two year term. | Danbury uses the Mayor-Council system of government, with the [[Mayor]] presiding over Common Council meetings. Unlike other cities, [[municipal elections]] have candidates based on party affiliation. The current mayor, a Republican, is [[Mark Boughton]], serving his fifth two year term. |