May 8, 2021 Former Texas Rangers manager Bobby Valentine has announced that he will run for mayor of his hometown of Stamford, Connecticut, later this year. "It's official! I'm seeking your support to be the next Mayor of Stamford, CT,” Valentine posted to Twitter on Friday. Valentine is running as an independent in a race that already features two Democratic candidates: incumbent David Martin and Connecticut state representative Caroline Simmons. This would not be the first time Valentine has worked for the city, if elected. Valentine served as Stamford’s health and public safety director in 2011, before taking the managerial job with the Boston Red Sox.