John W. Fonfara (born December 1, 1955) is an American politician serving as a member of the

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for the 1st district.

Early life and education

Fonfara was born and raised in

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and attended Hartford Public Schools. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the

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and a Master of Arts in Public Policy from

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Career

Fonfara served as a member of the

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from 1987 to 1997. Elected to the

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

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s. 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.

References

External links

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