NEW HAVEN —  Alderman Michael B. Smart, D-8, will formally announce his candidacy for the New Haven office of city/town clerk today , according to a release.
Smart has served as alderman for five terms representing the Wooster Square, East Rock, Fair Haven and Annex areas, the release said. He also is chairman of the Charter Revision Commission and the Tax Abatement Committee.
The Democratic Convention July 23; the primary Sept. 10  and Election Day is Nov. 5.