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Joe Verrengia
| Joe Verrengia | ||
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| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| February 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $28,000/year | |
| Per diem | None | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | February 22, 2011 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
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| Office website | ||
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Verrengia was raised in West Hartford, CT and is a graduate of the local public school system. He went on to graduate from Northeastern University and has served on the West Hartford police force for 21 years. He is a currently a town councilman, serving on the Budget and Finance, Administration and Technology, and Education Liaison committees. Verrengia has also served as a commissioner to the Metropolitan District Commission.[3]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Verrengia served on the following committees:
| Connecticut Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Public Safety and Security, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Verrengia served on these committees:
| Connecticut Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Campaign themes
2011
Verrengia's campaign Facebook page emphasizes his record of service on the city council:
- Worked hard to cut spending and hold the line on taxes
- Protected our neighborhood schools
- Enhanced our community policing
- Worked to promote energy efficiency in our town buildings
- Preserved services for seniors
Elections
2012
Verrengia ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut House of Representatives District 20. Verrengia ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Chad Thompson (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012. [4][5][6][7]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 20, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Joe Verrengia Incumbent |
76.2% | 7,138 | |
| Republican | Chad Thompson | 23.8% | 2,231 | |
| Total Votes | 9,369 | |||
2011
Verrengia defeated Allen Hoffman (R) in the February 22, 2011 special election.[8]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
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.[9]
2012
Verrengia 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 members of the Connecticut House of Representatives. He did not receive a score for the 2009-10 term because he was not yet in the legislature.[9]
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External links
References
- ↑ Connecticut Mirror "Democrats win 7 of 9 elections," February 22, 2011
- ↑ CT Post, "Special elections mean more expenses, more rhetoric," January 9, 2011
- ↑ Facebook page, "About Me"
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State "Candidate list" Accessed June 19, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State "Election Results 2012" Accessed November 21, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, Election Results
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12, October 19, 2012
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