Michael Pavia

Michael Pavia was the 30th mayor of Stamford, Connecticut.

Pavia earned his BA degree in psychology from Sacred Heart University and his Master's degree in Urban planning from New York University. At NYU, he had a fellowship from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. He is a lifelong Stamford resident whose grandchildren represent the fifth generation of his family in the city.

He is the founder, Owner, and Director of Pavia Development LLC, a Stamford-based residential, commercial real estate managing, and construction business.

He has been an Environmental Health Sanitarian with the Stamford Health Department. He created the City’s first water pollution control and enforcement program. In 1976, he was hired as the first Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Board.

Pavia served as a member of Stamford's Police Commission for eight years. He chaired the selection panel that hired approximately 100 new police officers. He participated in a national search that hired a new police chief and reorganize the department.

He served as Stamford's Public Works Commissioner. Incorporating his expertise in development, urban planning and the environment, he implemented many successful programs within the Department that resulted in significant cost savings and increased efficiencies. His creation of a “Capital Projects” team of experts responsible for the oversight and implementation of all capital construction resulted in major projects being delivered on time and under budget.

An active community organizer and supporter, Mike was also on the board of Directors of the Stamford Historical Society and the Springdale Neighborhood Association. He served on the Stamford Board of Representatives, representing Stamford’s 18th District.

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