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Donald DeFronzo
Donald J. DeFronzo is an American politician. He was a Democratic state senator from Connecticut from 2003 until 2011 when he was appointed Department of Administrative Services commissioner by Governor Dan Malloy.
Donald J. DeFronzo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office 2003–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Bozek |
| Succeeded by | Theresa Gerratana |
| Mayor of New Britain, Connecticut | |
| In office 1989–1993 | |
| Preceded by | William J. McNamara |
| Succeeded by | Linda A. Blogoslawski Mlynarczyk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1948 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Diane DeFronzo |
| Residence | New Britain |
A resident of New Britain, DeFronzo represented Berlin, Farmington, and New Britain in the Connecticut Senate. Prior to being elected to the Senate, he served as mayor of New Britain from 1989 to 1993.[1]
He holds degrees from Fairfield University and the University of Connecticut. He currently serves as Governor William A. O'Neill Endowed Chair in Public Policy and Practical Politics at Central Connecticut State University.[2]
On August 24, 2017, Governor Dan Malloy named DeFronzo chair of the CT Lottery Corporation.[3]
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References Edit
- ^ "Donald DeFronzo". Ballotpedia. 2011. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
- ^ "CPPSR Welcomes Donald J. DeFronzo as O'Neill Chair Holder". Central Connecticut State University. Center for Public Policy & Social Research. June 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ KEITH, PHANEUF (24 August 2017). "Malloy names DeFronzo to chair lottery board". the CT Mirror. Retrieved 8 December 2017.