Editing Hamden, Connecticut (section)

==Government==

Hamden is governed by a [[mayor-council]] form of government, with a 15-member legislative council. Six councilors are elected at large while the other nine are elected by district. Town elections are held biennially during odd years in November. Other elected positions in the town government are the Town Clerk and members of the Board of Education. Positions in the various town boards and commissions are generally appointed by the Mayor subject to approval by the Legislative Council.

Lauren Garrett became the town's 14th mayor in November 2021.<ref name="New Haven Independent">{{cite web|url=https://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/lauren_Garreet_mayor_inaugurated/|title=Garrett Sworn In; Vows Change, Diversity|work=www.newhavenindependent.org|access-date=November 28, 2021}}</ref> Past mayors of Hamden are:
*Curt Balzano Leng, 2015–2021
*Scott Jackson, 2009–2015
*Craig Henrici, 2005–2009
*Carl Amento, 1999–2005
*Barbara DeNicola, 1997–1999
*Lillian Clayman, 1991–1997
*Johnny Carusone, 1987–1991
*John DeNicola Jr., 1985–1987
*Peter Villano, 1981–1985
*Dick Harris, 1979–1981
*Lucien DiMeo, 1973–1979
*Bill Adams, 1967–1973
*John DeNicola Sr., 1965–1967

John DeNicola Sr. was the town's last first selectman before becoming the town’s first mayor, in November 1965.