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| == Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
| Fonfara was born and raised in ] and attended ]. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the ] and a Master of Public Policy from ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Democratic & Republican Primaries August 12 - HartfordInfo.org|url=http://www.hartfordinfo.org/issues/documents/government/htfd_news_080708.asp|access-date=2021-08-22|website=www.hartfordinfo.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Admin|first=Gregg|title=About Senator Fonfara|url=http://www.senatedems.ct.gov/fonfara-about|access-date=2021-08-22|website=Connecticut Senate Democrats|language=en-gb}}</ref> | Fonfara was born and raised in ] and attended ]. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the ] and a Master of Arts in Public Policy from ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Democratic & Republican Primaries August 12 - HartfordInfo.org|url=http://www.hartfordinfo.org/issues/documents/government/htfd_news_080708.asp|access-date=2021-08-22|website=www.hartfordinfo.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Admin|first=Gregg|title=About Senator Fonfara|url=http://www.senatedems.ct.gov/fonfara-about|access-date=2021-08-22|website=Connecticut Senate Democrats|language=en-gb}}</ref> | ||
| == Career == | == Career == | ||
| Fonfara served as a member of the ] from 1987 to 1997. Elected to the ] in 1996, he also serves as deputy majority leader. His district includes Hartford and ]. Since 2017, Fonfara has served as co-chair of the Senate Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, which manages Connecticut's budget.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-09|title=Connecticut lawmakers close out unusual session, pass budget|url=https://apnews.com/article/ct-state-wire-bills-health-coronavirus-pandemic-business-ad313de9cc1c7bc11d2aa44bcb1c539c|access-date=2021-08-22|website=AP NEWS|language=en}}</ref> In 2019, Fonfara proposed legislation that would establish a state commission to fund ]s.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Munson|first=Emilie|date=April 25, 2019|title=Top Dem throws twist into CT tolls debate|url=https://apnews.com/article/e706142001604c69b227a5e6d14e0d5d |
Fonfara served as a member of the ] from 1987 to 1997. Elected to the ] in 1996, he also serves as deputy majority leader. His district includes Hartford and ]. Since 2017, Fonfara has served as co-chair of the Senate Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, which manages Connecticut's budget.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-09|title=Connecticut lawmakers close out unusual session, pass budget|url=https://apnews.com/article/ct-state-wire-bills-health-coronavirus-pandemic-business-ad313de9cc1c7bc11d2aa44bcb1c539c|access-date=2021-08-22|website=AP NEWS|language=en}}</ref> In 2019, Fonfara proposed legislation that would establish a state commission to fund ]s.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Munson|first=Emilie|date=April 25, 2019|title=Top Dem throws twist into CT tolls debate|url=https://apnews.com/article/e706142001604c69b227a5e6d14e0d5d|website=]}}</ref> Fonfara also serves as vice chair of the Senate General Law Committee.<ref>{{Cite web|title=John Fonfara|url=https://ballotpedia.org/John_Fonfara|access-date=2021-08-22|website=Ballotpedia|language=en}}</ref> | ||
| On January 9, 2023, Fonfara announced his candidacy in the ], vying to succeed the retiring ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Stewart|first=Doug|url=https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/state-sen-fonfara-running-for-mayor-of-hartford/520-f973cb3f-3103-43fe-8f59-09e3b85691ce|title=John Fonfara announces he's running for mayor of Hartford|work=]|date=January 9, 2023|accessdate=January 10, 2023}}</ref> He lost the primary election to ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ctinsider.com/capitalregion/article/arunan-arulampalam-hartford-mayoral-primary-18364021.php|title=How Arunan Arulampalam won in Hartford's mayoral primary}}</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:03, 1 December 2024
American politician (born 1955)| John W. Fonfara | |
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| Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 1st district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 1997 | |
| Preceded by | William A. DiBella |
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office January 1987 – January 1997 | |
| Succeeded by | Art Feltman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1955-12-01) December 1, 1955 (age 69) Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Connecticut (BA) Trinity College (MPP) |
John W. Fonfara (born December 1, 1955) is an American politician serving as a member of the Connecticut State Senate for the 1st district.
Early life and education
Fonfara was born and raised in Hartford, Connecticut and attended Hartford Public Schools. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Connecticut and a Master of Arts in Public Policy from Trinity College.
Career
Fonfara served as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1987 to 1997. Elected to the Connecticut State Senate in 1996, he also serves as deputy majority leader. His district includes Hartford and Wethersfield. Since 2017, Fonfara has served as co-chair of the Senate Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, which manages Connecticut's budget. In 2019, Fonfara proposed legislation that would establish a state commission to fund toll roads. Fonfara also serves as vice chair of the Senate General Law Committee.
On January 9, 2023, Fonfara announced his candidacy in the Hartford mayoral election, vying to succeed the retiring Luke Bronin. He lost the primary election to Arunan Arulampalam.
References
- "Democratic & Republican Primaries August 12 - HartfordInfo.org". www.hartfordinfo.org. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
- Admin, Gregg. "About Senator Fonfara". Connecticut Senate Democrats. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
- "Connecticut lawmakers close out unusual session, pass budget". AP NEWS. 2021-06-09. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
- Munson, Emilie (April 25, 2019). "Top Dem throws twist into CT tolls debate". AP News.
- "John Fonfara". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
- Stewart, Doug (January 9, 2023). "John Fonfara announces he's running for mayor of Hartford". WTIC-TV. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- "How Arunan Arulampalam won in Hartford's mayoral primary".
External links
- John Fonfara official website
- Connecticut General Assembly - John W. Fonfara 'bills introduced
- Project Vote Smart - Senator John W. Fonfara (CT) profile
- Follow the Money - John W Fonfara
- 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996 campaign contributions
| Connecticut House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded byFelix Karsky | Connecticut state representative for the Fourth District 1987–1993 |
Succeeded byEdwin Garcia |
| Preceded byEdna Negron | Connecticut state representative for the Sixth District 1993–1997 |
Succeeded byArt Feltman |
| Connecticut State Senate | ||
| Preceded byWilliam A. DiBella | Connecticut Senator from the First District 1997–present |
Succeeded byincumbent |
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