Thomas Connelly announces bid for Batavia mayor

Former alderman Connelly served 2 years 2021-2023

March 29, 2024 at 6:00 am CDT

Tom Connelly was selected as Batavia's new 4th Ward Alderman at the City Council meeting Oct. 5, 2021. (Photo provided)

BATAVIA – Thomas Connelly, a former Batavia alderman, announced his intention to run for mayor in the April 2025 consolidated election.

Describing himself as having a “proven track record of community involvement and a passion for continued growth,” Connelly in a news release pledged to lead the city forward while preserving its history.

Connelly is an attorney with the St. Charles law firm of Meyers & Flowers.

He was first appointed to Batavia’s 4th Ward in October 2021 after alderperson Joe Knopp moved to Winnebago County.

Connelly was elected to the position on April 4, 2023, and resigned in May after temporarily moving out of the city.