Jeffrey Berger
| Jeffrey Berger | ||
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| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 73 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $28,000/year | |
| Per diem | None | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 5/12/1955 | |
| Place of birth | Waterbury, CT | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Berger is a Sales Associate with Century 21 Real Estate. He previously worked as a Police Officer in the City of Waterbury from 1978-1998, and was a Teacher/Coach at Boca Ciega High from 1977-1978.
He served on the City Council of Waterbury from 1997-2000, Democratic Town Committee, 73rd District from 1997-1999, and Commissioner of City Planning for the City of Waterbury from 1991-1996.
Berger is a member of the Smart Growth Economic Advisory Council, Waterbury Development Corporation Board of Directors, Naugatucil Valley CL Advisory Board, Exchange Club of Watersbury, 100 Club of Connecticut, Neighborhood Council Waterbury, and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #265.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Berger served on the following committees:
| Connecticut Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Executive and Legislative Nominations | ||||
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Berger served on these committees:
| Connecticut Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce, Co-Chair | ||||
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Berger served on these committees:
| Connecticut Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce, Co-Chair | ||||
| • Finance, Revenue, and Bonding | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Elections
2012
Berger ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 73. Berger ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Dennis Odle (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012. [2][3][4]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 73, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jeffrey J. Berger Incumbent |
61% | 4,540 | |
| Republican | Dennis Odle | 39% | 2,908 | |
| Total Votes | 7,448 | |||
2010
Berger ran for re-election to the 73rd District seat in 2010. He defeated Jason Van Stone (R) and Richard A. Wood (I) in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 73 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jeffrey Berger (D)
|
2,911 | |||
| Jason Van Stone (R) | 2,193 | |||
| Francis J. Caiazzo, Jr. (PEC) | 293 | |||
| Richard A. Wood (Ind) | 150 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Berger won re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives from Connecticut's 73rd District, defeating Michael Telesca (I). Berger received 5,662 votes in the election while Telesca received 1,430 votes.[5] Berger raised $30,675 for his campaign.[6]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 73 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jeffrey Berger (D)
|
5,662 | |||
| Michael Telesca (I) | 1,430 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Berger raised $30,661 in contributions. [7]
His two largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| House Democratic Caucus Cmte | $3,190 |
| House Democrats Caucus Cmte Of Connecticut | $1,600 |
2008
Listed below is the largest contributor to Jeffrey Berger's 2008 campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Public Fund | $25,000 |
Scorecards
Yankee Institute's Voter Guide
- See also: Yankee Institute's Voter Guide
The Yankee Institute, a pro-market think tank, releases its Voter Guide after each two-year legislative term. Each member of the Connecticut General Assembly receives a score from 0 to 10 based on how he or she voted in ten key votes. The Institute selects key votes which "reveal the differences between those legislators that would harness the power of individual liberty and the market to improve lives, and those that prefer a centrally-planned approach." A legislator with a 10 voted in agreement with the Yankee Institute on all 10 votes, while a legislator with a 0 voted against the Yankee Institute's views or was absent for all 10 votes.[8]
2012
Berger received a score of 0 on the Yankee Institute's Voter Guide for 2011-12, tied with 72 others for the lowest score among the 152 scored members of the Connecticut House of Representatives. This score was 5 lower than his score of 5 for the 2009-10 term.[8]
Recent news
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Jeffrey Berger News Feed
- Small Business Owner Wants Special Session - CT Newsjunkie
- The end of the world, turning on a comic axis - Ct Post
- House Approves Raising Minimum Wage By 75 Cents An Hour - Hartford Courant
- School Pool Safety Bill Clears House In 140-0 Vote; Senate Next - Hartford Courant
- Lawmakers Float Statewide Motor Vehicle Tax Proposal - CT Newsjunkie
- Anne Arundel and Howard home sales - Washington Post
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External links
- Connecticut House Democrats - Representative Jeffrey Berger
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
- Jeffrey Berger on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Berger
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State "Candidate list" Accessed June 19, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State "Election Results 2012" Accessed November 21, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 73 Connecticut House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12, October 19, 2012
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