Donald DeFronzo
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| Donald DeFronzo | |
| Connecticut State Senate District 6 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2003 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Website | Senate website |
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Donald DeFronzo (b. August 24, 1948) is a Democratic member of the Connecticut Senate, representing District 6.
Education
DeFronzo earned his BA from Fairfield University in 1970. He went on to receive his MA in Public Administration from the University of Connecticut in 1976.
Professional experience
DeFronzo has been a Claims Adjuster for the State Department of Labor. He has also worked in the Office of Policy and Management for the State of Connecticut and as a Respiratory Therapist at Harford Hospital. He was a Senior Planning Analyst for the State of Connecticut from 1977 to 1989. From 1995 to 2002 he was CEO/Executive Director for the Human Resources Agency of New Britain. He has been a Plan Analyst for the Connecticut Association for Community Action since 2004. He is also currently Adjunct Faculty at Goodwin College.
Political experience
DeFronzo was a member of the Democratic State Central Committee from 1984 to 1986. He then served as Mayor of the City of New Britain from 1989 to 1993. He was also a member of the Democratic Township Committee from 1978 to 2003. He joined the Connecticut State Senate in 2003 and has served in that position since. He has been Assistant President Pro Tempore since then, representing the 6th district.
Committee membership
- Environment Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Finance Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Program Review and Investigations Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Transportation Committee, Connecticut Senate
Personal life
DeFronzo and his wife, Diane, have two children.
External links
- Official Connecticut State Senate website of Senator Donald Defronzo
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Donald DeFronzo
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2004 2002
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