12 Facts About Domenic Sarno

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Domenic J Sarno was born on May 4,1963 and is the current mayor of Springfield, Massachusetts.

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Domenic Sarno was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to Alfonso and Clara Domenic Sarno, who were Italian immigrants and small business owners.

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Domenic Sarno studied political science at American International College for some time, but ultimately graduated from Westfield State University with a degree in psychology.

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Domenic Sarno worked as an aide to Springfield Mayor Mary Hurley from 1989 to 1991.

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Domenic Sarno later worked as executive director of the South End Community Center from 2002 to 2007.

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Domenic Sarno was first elected to the city council in 1999, and he was elected to three more two-year terms.

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In 2007, Domenic Sarno announced that he would challenge incumbent Mayor Charles Ryan, who was serving his fifth non-consecutive term in office.

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Domenic Sarno ran for reelection in 2009, facing City Councilor Bud Williams.

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When Domenic Sarno took office in 2007, Springfield was in the midst of a financial crisis.

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Domenic Sarno favored immediately appointing Springfield's Deputy Chief William Fitchet, who eventually won the position.

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Domenic Sarno's administration set a January 2013 deadline for companies to submit plans to the city.

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In May 2013, Domenic Sarno selected MGM as the city's sole competitor for the Western Massachusetts casino license.