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| '''John W. Fonfara''' (born December 1, 1955) is an American politician serving as a member of the ] for the 1st district. | |||
| '''John W. Fonfara''' is a ] member of the ], representing the 1st district since 1997 and currently serving as the Deputy Majority Leader. His district includes Hartford and ]. Previously he served in the ] from 1987 through 1997. | |||
| == Early life and education == | |||
| Fonfara was born and raised in Hartford, attended the public schools, graduated with a ] in political science from the ], and holds an ] in Public Policy from ]. He currently resides in ]. | |||
| 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 == | |||
| In 2017 Fonfara was caught up in a scandal that touched on both the ] and #metoo movements. Arvia Walker, a public policy expert employed by Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, alleged that Fonfara opined “I need a Stand with White Men pin” in response to her “Stand With Black Women” button and that when she told Fonfara he did not need a pin like that because “the entire country stands with white men,” she claims Fonfara responded “you’ve been listening to propaganda . . . you should walk in my shoes one day.”<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stuart |first1=Christine |title=Hartford Democrat Apologizes For ‘I Need A Stand With White Men Pin’ Comment |url=https://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/archives/entry/20180412_hartford_democrat_apologizes_for_i_need_a_stand_with_white_men_pin/ |website=ctnewsjunkies.com |publisher=CT news junkies |accessdate=27 June 2018}}</ref> Fonfara later apologized for his racial comment.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sen. Fonfara apologizes for Racial comment |url=http://www.courant.com/politics/capitol-watch/hc-pol-fonfara-facebook-post-20180412-story.html |website=courant.com |publisher=Hartford Courant |accessdate=27 June 2018}}</ref> Thirteen civil and human rights organizations including the American Civil Liberties Union and the Connecticut Women’s Education and Legal Fund condemned Fonfara’s conduct.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Heimlich |first1=Barbara |title=Letter: Stand up on racism and sexism |url=https://www.ctpost.com/opinion/article/Letter-Stand-up-on-racism-and-sexism-12847663.php |website=ctpost.com |publisher=CT post |accessdate=27 June 2018}}</ref> Senate President Martin Looney also condemned Fonfara but also called for everyone to use it as a teachable moment and move forward positively, saying “It is my hope that this extremely unfortunate incident will lead to a much-needed conversation on racial and gender power dynamics both here at the Capitol and in the community, leading us all to be better, more inclusive policymakers... Ms. Walker and everyone who sets foot in the Capitol should be able to enter this building secure in the knowledge that they will be treated with respect.”<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stuart |first1=Christine |title=13 Organizations Call For ‘Outrage’ Over Senator’s Racially Charged Comment |url=https://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/archives/entry/20180416_13_organizations_call_for_outrage_to_senators_racially-charged/ |website=ctnewsjunkies.com |publisher=CT news junkies |accessdate=27 June 2018}}</ref> | |||
| 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 |
| Members of the Connecticut State Senate | ||
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