Christopher R. Perone is a five-term Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing the 137th District since 2005. He previously served as a member of the Norwalk Common Council from 2001 to 2003. He is a graduate of

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with a degree in advertising.

Early life and family

Perone was born in Bedford, New York and attended

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.Candidate Bios -- Rep. Chris Perone - 137th District
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Political career

Perone was elected to the Norwalk Common Council from District D.Office website
/ref> He has served on the board of the Southwestern Regional Planning Association, (S.W.R.P.A.) and on the committees of several groups including the Norwalk Education Foundation, the Lockwood Matthew’s Mansion restoration committee and the Norwalk Land Trust. Perone was elected to Connecticut House of Representatives representing the 137th District in 2004. He has been re-elected 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2012. In 2012, he defeated Republican challenger Joanne T. Romano in the race for the 137th District seat.
/ref> Perone is current the chair of the Commerce Committee.

External links

Office website

References

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