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Joseph Crisco
| Joseph Crisco | ||
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| Connecticut State Senate District 17 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $28,000/year | |
| Per diem | None | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 1992 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Connecticut (1959) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 2, 1934 | |
| Place of birth | New Haven, CT | |
| Profession | Businessman | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Crisco was a member of the Woodbridge Board of Education and the State Board of Higher Education.
He earned his BS in Accounting from the University of Connecticut in 1959. He went on to attend Graduated Studies at Trinity College.
Crisco has worked as an Associate Professor in Economics at the University of New Haven, Sacred Heart University, and Quinnipiac College. He was Government Liaison for United Technologies Corporation from 1976 to 1986. He then worked as Director of Government Affairs for United Technologies Corporation from 1986 to 1990. He has been National Director of State and Local Government Affairs for United Technologies Corporation since 1990.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Crisco served on the following committees:
| Connecticut Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banks, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Commerce, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Executive and Legislative Nominations | ||||
| • Insurance and Real Estate, Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Management | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Crisco served on these committees:
| Connecticut Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banks, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Commerce, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Insurance and Real Estate, Co-Chair | ||||
| • Internship, Ranking Member | ||||
| • Legislative Management | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Crisco served on these committees:
| Connecticut Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Banks, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Insurance and Real Estate | ||||
| • Internship | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2012
Crisco ran in the 2012 election for Connecticut State Senate District 17. Crisco ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012. He defeated Tony Szewczyk (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 17, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Joe Crisco Incumbent |
71.2% | 26,994 | |
| Republican | Tony Szeqczyk | 28.8% | 10,944 | |
| Total Votes | 37,938 | |||
2010
- See also: Connecticut State Senate elections, 2010
Crisco ran for re-election to the 17th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. He defeated Tamath K. Rossi (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut State Senate, District 17 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joseph Crisco (D)
|
16,666 | |||
| Tamath K. Rossi (R) | 12,292 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Crisco won re-election to the 17th District Seat in the Connecticut State Senate, defeating Tamath Rossi (R).[3]
| Connecticut State Senate, District 17 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Crisco (D)
|
23,692 | |||
| Tamath Rossi (R) | 13,659 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Crisco raised $103,811 in contributions. [4]
His largest contributor was the Public Fund, which donated $88,400 to his campaign.
2008
In 2008, Crisco collected $92,640 in donations.[5]
Her five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Democrats for New Leadership | $9,276 |
| Senate Democrats Victory PAC | $8,609 |
| Connecticut Uniformed Firefighters Association | $1,500 |
| AFSCME Council 4 | $1,500 |
| Insurance Finance Advisers CT PAC C | $1,500 |
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.[6]
2012
Crisco received a score of 0 on the Yankee Institute's Voter Guide for 2011-12, tied with 15 others for the lowest score among the 36 scored members of the Connecticut Senate. This score was 2 lower than his score of 2 for the 2009-10 term.[6]
Recent news
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Joseph Crisco News Feed
- Bill will create Blue Alert System - My Citizens News
- CT auto glass steering bill moves to Malloy's hand - Hartford Business
- Senate approves bill to extend coverage for Autism patients - My Citizens News
- Crisco supports bill to protect consumers after storms - My Citizens News
- Licenses for immigrants has support in Conn. - Boston Globe
- Naugatuck Gets Close to $1 Million for Downtown Environmental Cleanup - Patch.com
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Personal
Crisco and his wife, Pat, have six children.
External links
- Official Connecticut State Senate website of Senator Joseph Crisco
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996
- Joseph Crisco on Facebook
References
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State "Candidate List" Accessed July 31, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State "Election Results 2012" Accessed November 17, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State - 2008 General Election Results
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Joseph Crisco
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12, October 19, 2012
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