Jeffrey Berger
Jeffrey J. Berger is a former Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 73 from 2001 to 2019.
Biography
Berger's professional experience includes working as a sales associate with Century 21 Real Estate, a police officer in the City of Waterbury from 1978-1998, and 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 as 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 Waterbury, 100 Club of Connecticut, Neighborhood Council Waterbury, and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #265.[1]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Executive and Legislative Nominations |
| • Judiciary |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Berger served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Executive and Legislative Nominations |
| • Finance, Revenue and Bonding, Chair |
| • Judiciary |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Berger served on the following committees:
| Connecticut committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • 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 |
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| • 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 |
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| • Commerce, Co-Chair |
| • Finance, Revenue, and Bonding |
| • Judiciary |
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign themes
2016
Berger's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[2]
| “ | Improving the Economy & Growing Jobs
As the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and past Chair of the Commerce Committee, I have dedicated my time at the State Capitol to improving the economic outlook and creating jobs for constituents of the 73rd District and for our state.This past legislative session was no exception. Keeping our Kids Safe As a retired member of law enforcement, it is important we do everything we can to protect our kids, and why I lead on these issues. This year was no different. Our Seniors When given the opportunity, seniors have much to teach us, why I have worked hard to listen to their concerns and provide solutions to their needs. This year was no exception. Protecting Consumers As your state Representative, I have always fought for the consumers of the 73rd District and I will continue to do so.[3] |
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Elections
2018
Jeffrey Berger did not file to run for re-election.
2016
Elections for the Connecticut House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 7, 2016.
Incumbent Jeffrey Berger defeated Steven Giacomi in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 73 general election.[4]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 73 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jeffrey Berger Incumbent |
51.94% | 4,293 | |
| Republican | Steven Giacomi | 48.06% | 3,972 | |
| Total Votes | 8,265 | |||
| Source: Connecticut Secretary of the State | ||||
Incumbent Jeffrey Berger ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 73 Democratic primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 73 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jeffrey Berger Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Steven Giacomi ran unopposed in the Connecticut House of Representatives District 73 Republican primary.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 73 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Steven Giacomi (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Connecticut House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 12, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 10, 2014. Incumbent Jeffrey J. Berger was unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeated Francis J. Caiazzo, Jr. (I) in the general election.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Jeffrey J. Berger Incumbent |
71% | 3,200 | |
| Independent | Francis J. Caiazzo, Jr. | 22.5% | 1,012 | |
| Working Families | Jeffrey J. Berger Incumbent |
6.5% | 294 | |
| Total Votes | 4,506 | |||
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.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| 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) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jeffrey Berger (D)
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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.[10] Berger raised $30,675 for his campaign.[11]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 73 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jeffrey Berger (D)
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5,662 | |||
| Michael Telesca (I) | 1,430 | |||
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2018
In 2018, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 7 to May 9.
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2017
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In 2017, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 4 through June 7. The legislature held a veto session on July 24. The legislature held its first special session on July 31. The legislature held its second special session from September 14 to September 16. The legislature held another special session on October 3. State lawmakers held their fourth special session from October 25 to October 26. The legislature met again in special session from November 14 to November 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 3 through May 4. The Legislature held a special session from May 12-13 to pass the state budget.
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2015
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In 2015, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from January 7 through June 3.
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2014
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In 2014, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 5 to May 7.
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2013
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2012
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In 2012, the Connecticut General Assembly was in session from February 8 to May 9.
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Recent news
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See also
- Connecticut House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Connecticut State Legislature
- Connecticut state legislative districts
External links
- Official campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
- Jeffrey Berger on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Berger
- ↑ Berger for CT, "Issues," accessed October 21, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of the State, "Election Night Reporting, 2016 General Election," accessed December 14, 2016
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Official primary and general election results," accessed November 26, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 19, 2012
- ↑ CBS Connecticut, "2012 Primary Results," August 14, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Election Results 2012," accessed November 21, 2012
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "CT House official election results for 2008," November 5, 2008
- ↑ District 73 Connecticut House candidate funds, 2008
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| Preceded by ' |
Connecticut State House District 73 2001–2019 |
Succeeded by Ronald Napoli Jr. (D) |
