Norwich – City Democrats Monday announced a slate of six candidates to run for City Council this fall, with a guarantee that new aldermen will be elected.

Democratic Mayor Deberey Hinchey is not seeking re-election and Alderman H. Tucker Braddock will be running for mayor in fall.

Democrats Sam Browning, Stephanie Burnham, Joe DeLucia, Zato Kadambaya, Robert Phoenix and Kevin Saythany, a current Board of Education member, will seek party endorsement at the July party caucus.

“After years of failed promises it is time for a fresh start,” educator and engineer Kadambaya said in a press release announcing the slate.

Former Norwich police officer and current teacher DeLucia said he will bring an important perspective to the City Council, and plans to address “the lack of a cohesive vision” in the city's economic development efforts and school funding.

After serving one term on the Board of Education, Saythany said in the press release he has seen first-hand the challenges Norwich faces with its schools, and knows how strongly linked good schools are to the economic success of a community.

“A strong education system drives folks to move to a community,” Saythany said. “Good schools are vital to making Norwich a vibrant city.”

Phoenix has worked in large and small government positions, including as a certified code administrator.

A local attorney, Browning said he wants to explore new approaches to economic development while also keeping taxes stable.

Burnham, who has a background and experience as an operations efficiency expert, said the Democratic slate represents “a cross section of what’s best in Norwich, and a team enthused with new ideas and fresh perspectives.”