McGee on Bronin and State of the City.

Hartford Democratic mayor hopeful Bandon McGee has responded to rival Luke Bronin’s annual State of the City address. McGee, who is likely to face Bronin in a summer primary, appears to be setting up a traditional downtown v. the neighborhoods campaign.

The fourth term legislator’s statement is here.

This mayoral campaign provides an opportunity for Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz to inflict some damage on Bronin, who she sees in the early going as her most likely opponent in a 2022 race for the Democratic nomination for governor should incumbent Ned Lamont not seek a second term. Bysiewicz and Bronin are always thinking about they office they want rather than the one they have.