Peter Villano
Peter Villano is a former Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 91 from 1993 to 2013. He served as the deputy majority whip at large.
Villano served as mayor of the Town of Hamden from 1981 to 1985.
Biography
Villano's professional experience includes working as a legislative liaison for the Department of Aging, a congressional staff member, an aide to New Haven Mayor Richard Lee, a newspaper reporter, a public relations consultant, and an aide to Third District Congressman Robert N. Giaimo. He served in the United States Navy.
Villano is a member of the American Museum of National History, Connecticut Audubon Society, Connecticut Nature Conservancy, Edgerton Garden Center, Eli Whitney Museum, Hamden Land Preservation Trust, Hamden Plains/Wintergreen Civic Association, National Audubon Society, Nature Conservancy, North Edgehill Association, and Whitneyville Civic Association.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Villano served on these committees:
- Aging Committee, Connecticut General Assembly
- Appropriations Committee, Connecticut General Assembly
- Subcommittee on Conservation and Development
- Subcommittee on Human Services, Co-Chair
- Subcommittee on Results-Based Accountability
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Villano served on these committees:
- Select Committee on Aging
- Appropriations Committee, Connecticut General Assembly
- Finance, Revenue, and Bonding
Elections
2012
Villano did not run for re-election in 2012.[2]
2010
Villano ran for re-election to the 91st District seat in 2010. He defeated Rosalie Cavanaugh (R) in the November 2 general election.
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 91 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Peter Villano (D)
|
5,429 | |||
| Rosalie Cavanaugh (R) | 1,415 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Villano won re-election to the Connecticut House of Representatives from Connecticut's 91st District, defeating David Aron (petitioning candidate). Villano received 8,080 votes in the election while Aron received 598 votes.[3] Villano raised $5,158 for his campaign; Aron raised $2,927.[4]
| Connecticut House of Representatives, District 91 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Peter Villano (D and WF)
|
8,080 | |||
| David Aron (petitioning) | 598 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
Yankee Institute's Voter Guide
- See also: Yankee Institute's Voter Guide (2012)
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.[5]
2012
Villano 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 2 lower than his score of 2 for the 2009-10 term.[5]
Recent news
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See also
- Connecticut State Legislature
- Connecticut House of Representatives
- Connecticut House Committees
- Connecticut state legislative districts
External links
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 15, 2014
- ↑ Connecticut Secretary of State, "Candidate list," accessed June 19, 2012
- ↑ District 91 Connecticut House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions," accessed December 15, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Yankee Institute for Public Policy, "Yankee Institute Voter Guide for 2011-12," October 19, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Connecticut State House District 91 1993–2013 |
Succeeded by Michael C. D'Agostino (D) |
