Ex-hartford Treasurer Removed From City Grounds Post-resignation

WHO:

WTNH - Carmen Sierra, former Hartford treasurer

CT Mirror - Carmen Sierra, former Hartford treasurer; Mayor Arunan Arulampalam

WHAT:

WTNH - Carmen Sierra allegedly accessed the treasurer's office two days after her resignation without the city's approval.

CT Mirror - City police escorted Carmen Sierra off city property after she accessed her former office without approval.

WHERE:

WTNH - Hartford, Connecticut

CT Mirror - Hartford, Connecticut

WHEN:

WTNH - Sierra accessed the office two days after her resignation.

CT Mirror - Sierra was escorted off city property on Wednesday.

WHY:

WTNH - Mayor Arunan Arulampalam stated that the access was without the city's approval.

HOW:

CT Mirror - Police were called to escort Sierra away from the city property.

(UPDATED July 9, 2026 11:56 UTC)

Carmen Sierra, the former treasurer of Hartford, allegedly accessed her former office two days after resigning without the city's approval, prompting city police to escort her off the property. Mayor Arunan Arulampalam confirmed that Sierra's actions were unauthorized, leading to the intervention. This incident unfolded in Hartford, Connecticut, where police were called to ensure she left the city premises.