Donald J. DeFronzo | |
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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 |
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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]
His son,David DeFronzo,is currently the Democratic nominee in Connecticut's 26th House of Representatives district.
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