With the official start to the local election season in Danbury around the corner, I wanted to talk to the leaders of two major political parties in my neck of the woods and gain some insight into their campaign operations.

First up to bat is Larry Riefberg, who recently replaced mayoral candidate Roberto Alves as the city's Democratic town committee chairperson.

In part one of my interview with Riefberg, we discuss his political background, his views on the importance of civic involvement in local government, his concerns regarding the Danbury GOP's plans to redraw the city's voting wards, and the Democrat's gameplan win back control of city hall in November.