Christopher Rosario | |
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Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 128th district | |
Assumed office January 7, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Christina Ayala |
Personal details | |
Born | Bridgeport,Connecticut | January 28,1979
Political party | Democratic |
Christopher Rosario (born January 28,1979) is an American politician who has served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 128th district since 2015. [1] [2]
Christopher Rosario | |
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Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
Assumed office January 2025 | |
Deputy Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
Assumed office 2019 | |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 128th district | |
Assumed office 2015 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Bridgeport,Connecticut,U.S. | January 28,1979
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Bridgeport,Connecticut |
Rosario was born in Bridgeport,Connecticut,in the East Side neighborhood he currently represents. He is of Puerto Rican descent,with both parents from Aibonito,Puerto Rico. His interest in public service was sparked by Bill Clinton's appearance on MTV's Choose or Lose:Facing the Future with Bill Clinton,where he met Clinton twice –once in 1995 at Andrews Air Force Base and again in 2006 at a campaign rally.
Before his election to the state legislature,Rosario worked as a legislative liaison to Bridgeport's City Council,where he met his mentor,Andres Ayala. He played a significant role in Ayala's campaigns for state representative and state senate. Rosario later served as the director of blight for the City of Bridgeport under Mayor Bill Finch,where he made strides in reducing property mismanagement.
Rosario is deeply engaged in both local and national community initiatives:
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Rosario resides in Bridgeport with his family.