Larry Butler (Connecticut politician)

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Larry Butler
Member of the ConnecticutHouseofRepresentatives
from the 72nd district
Assumed office
2007
Personal details
Born Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Political party Democratic
SpouseJacqueline
Children2

Larry B. Butler is an American politician serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 72nd district. He assumed office in 2007.

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Early life and education

Butler was born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut. He studied political science at Central Connecticut State University for two years and also attended the Computer Processing Institute. [1] [2] [3]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Butler worked as a software engineer. He served as a member of the Waterbury Board of Aldermen from 1997 to 2006. He was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in November 2006 and assumed office in 2007. During the 2017 legislative session, Butler served as co-chair of the House Housing Committee. He is also vice chair of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators for the first region. [4]

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References

  1. "LARRY B. BUTLER". www.housedems.ct.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
  2. Writer, DAN HAAR; Courant Staff (20 October 1992). "COMPUTER SCHOOL CLOSED; JOBS GONE". courant.com. Retrieved 2021-08-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. "Larry Butler's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
  4. "Larry Butler (Connecticut)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-29.