Danbury Mayor Dean Esposito Announces Several Key Administration Staffing Changes

Today, Mayor Dean Esposito announced several key staffing changes for the City of Danbury.

John Kleinhans has been named the Assistant Director of Finance (Budget and Grants). Kleinhans was formerly the Communications and Government Affairs Advisor for the City of Danbury and served as the Budget and Grants liaison. Kleinhans has a Graduate Certificate in Public Financial Management from the University of Connecticut School of Public Policy, and a Master’s of Public Administration from Norwich University.

Lindsay Seti has been named the Government Affairs and Communications Advisor for the City of Danbury. Seti was previously the Executive Aide to Mayor Dean Esposito and is a graduate of Emory University.

Jonathan Barney has been named the Executive Aide to Mayor Dean Esposito. Barney was previously the Constituent Services Coordinator for the City of Danbury. Barney has been with the City of Danbury for the last five years in various roles within the Mayor’s Office.

Former City Councilman Jack Knapp has been named Constituent Services Coordinator for the City of Danbury. Jack Knapp spent 12 years as a member of the Danbury City Council and 6 years on the Zoning Commission.

“I am excited to announce several key staffing changes for the City of Danbury. John Kleinhans will give the Finance Department the additional support they need to keep our City moving forward. My staff in the Mayor’s Office, including Former City Councilman Jack Knapp, will continue to provide the residents of Danbury with the best possible services while creating an open, accountable, and transparent government,”
said Mayor Esposito.