Overview
- Stewart ended her governor bid after Thursday's city report found $207,076.07 in charges on a New Britain purchase card from 2016 to 2025.
- Investigators said $123,018 had no receipts, which breaks city rules for documenting purchase-card spending.
- The report tied charges to personal use, citing Hartford Club fees and a 2017 fundraiser, party supplies for family events, maternity items, groceries, and campaign microphones.
- Mayor Bobby Sanchez referred the case to state police, and he said he will notify the Chief State’s Attorney and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
- Stewart vowed full restitution and backed Ryan Fazio, as the report also highlights years of weak controls and budget overruns in her office.