New Haven and Middlesex Counties Legislative Delegation 2015
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New Haven and Middlesex Counties Legislative Delegation 2015 Regular Session of the Connecticut General Assembly Source of Bios: www.cga.ct.gov Legislators & Towns they represent 1. Abercrombie, Catherine: Meriden, Berlin 2. Adinolfi, Al: Cheshire, Southington & Wallingford 3. Albis, James: East Haven 4. Altobello, Emil “Buddy: Meriden, Middlefield, Rockfall 5. Aresimowicz, Joe: Berlin, Southington 6. Bartolomeo, Danté: Cheshire, Meriden, Middlefield & Middletown 7. Candelaria, Juan: New Haven 8. Candelora, Vincent: Durham, Guilford, North Branford & Wallingford 9. Carney, Devin: Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook & 10. Carpino, Christie: Cromwell & Portland Westbrook 11. Crisco Jr., Joseph: Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, 12. D’Agostino, Mike: Hamden Derby, Hamden, Naugatuck & Woodbridge 13. Dargan, Stephen: West Haven 14. Dillon, Patricia: New Haven 15. Doyle, Paul: Cromwell, Middletown, Newington, 16. Esposito Jr., Louis: West Haven Rocky Hill & Wethersfield 17. Fasano, Len: Durham, East Haven, North Haven & 18. Ferraro, Charles: Milford, Orange & West Haven Wallingford 19. Formica, Paul: Bozrah, East Lyme, Montville, New 20. Fritz, Mary: Cheshire & Wallingford London, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Salem & Waterford 21. Kennedy Jr., Ted: Branford, Durham, Guilford, 22. Klarides, Themis: Woodbridge, Orange & Derby Killingworth, Madison & North Branford 23. Kokoruda, Noreen: Durham & Madison 24. Lemar, Roland: New Haven, East Haven 25. Lesser, Matthew: Middletown 26. Linares, Art: Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Lyme, Old Saybrook, Portland & Westbrook 27. Looney, Martin: New Haven, Hamden & North Haven 28. MacLachlan, Jesse: Clinton, Killingworth & Westbrook 29. Markley, Joe: Milford, Orange, West Haven & 30. Megna, Robert: New Haven Woodbridge 31. Miller, Philip: Chester, Deep River, Essex & Haddam 32. Mushinsky, Mary: Wallingford 33. Porter, Robyn: Hamden, New Haven 34. Reed, Lonnie: Branford/Short Beach, Pawson Park, Indian Neck & Branford Hills 35. Rose, Kim: Milford 36. Sampson, Rob: Wolcott & Southington 37. Santiago, Hilda: Meriden 38. Scanlon, Sean: Branford, Guilford 39. Serra, Joseph: Middletown 40. Sharkey, Brendan: Hamden 41. Slossberg, Gayle: Milford, Orange, West Haven & 42. Staneski, Pam: Orange, Milford Woodbridge 43. Walker, Toni: New Haven 44. Winfield, Gary: New Haven, West Haven 45. Yaccarino, David: North Haven 46. Ziobron, Melissa: Colchester, East Haddam & East Hampton 47. Zoni, David: Southington 48. Zupdus, Lezlye: Bethany, Cheshire & Prospect Catherine Abercrombie is serving her sixth term as State Representative in the Connecticut General Assembly for the 83rd House District of Meriden, Berlin & Kensington; she claimed her seat in 2005 under a special election. Catherine is currently the House Chair of the Human Services Committee, Subcommittee Chair of Appropriations and a member of the Insurance Committee. During her tenure in the General Assembly, Rep. Abercrombie has been a strong supporter and advocate of social service programs, children and family welfare, services for the disabled and educational issues. Cathy has also collaborated with several groups and organizations to help raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), a condition that affects as many as one in every 88 children in the United States. Catherine has earned recognition for her community work and advocacy from various agencies and organizations across the state, including the 2013 Legislative Advocacy Award from the Connecticut Association for Adult and Continuing Education. Additionally she received the 2013 Legislator of the Year Award from LeadingAge Connecticut and the 2013 Outstanding Leadership Award from the Region II Regional Mental Health Board. She was named 2013 Legislator of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers, as well as a 2013 Children's Champion by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance. She also received the 2012 AARP Legislative Achievement Award and the 2012 Family Legislator of the Year Award from the Connecticut Council of Family Legislators. Rep. Abercrombie is a small business owner and board member of "Beat the Street" in Meriden; The Meriden & Wallingford Substance Abuse Council (MAWSAC); First Initiative and The League of Women Voters. Catherine and her husband John reside in Meriden, CT., and are the proud parents of three boys, Sean, Jason and Kyle. For the seventh time, voters in Cheshire, Southington and Wallingford elected Al Adinolfi to the State House of Representatives in November 2014. Adinolfi was named an Assistant Republican Leader and he is a member of the legislature’s committees on Aging, Judiciary, Public Health and Veterans’ Affairs. A U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War era, Adinolfi has worked hard as an advocate for veterans’ and seniors’ issues. He is a member of the American Legion, and the former chairman of the Medal of Honor Living Classroom, which aims to teach young people about the legacy of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients. Adinolfi previously served as state representative for the 103rd district from 1999-2001, and 2003-2009. Prior to his service in the Connecticut House of Representatives, Adinolfi served four terms on the Cheshire Town Council. Advocacy group Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) named Adinolfi a “Community Champion” in 2013 and 2014, recognizing him for his work in keeping Connecticut’s roads safer. He was also the recipient of its national award, being named a “Legislative Champion.” As a member of the legislature’s Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Adinolfi has worked consistently on behalf of members of the armed forces. In 2006 he was awarded the “Legislator of the Year” award from the Connecticut Chapter of the American Legion. Prior to this award, Adinolfi was awarded both the “Lifetime Achievement Award,” and the “Above and Beyond” award by the by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense organization, for his efforts in support of members of the National Guard, Reserves, and veterans. He served as Ranking Member on the legislature’s Select Committee on Aging for the 2007-09 term. Adinolfi is a member of the Ancient and Accepted Free Masons, Temple Lodge #16, and is a Past Master of his lodge. He is also involved with the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, and the Sphinx Shriners. Al is a retired manager at DNE Technologies, a Wallingford based corporation, where he worked for 32 years. A dedicated member of the Cheshire Republican Town Committee for over 26 years, Adinolfi resides in Cheshire with his Wife Lillian. They have two daughters and six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. [email protected] James Albis is serving his third term as State Representative in the Connecticut General Assembly for the 99th District – his hometown of East Haven. He claimed the seat in a February 2011 special election. In January 2015, James was appointed Chairman of the Environment Committee by Speaker of the House J. Brendan Sharkey (D-Hamden). James also serves on the Finance, Revenue, & Bonding and the Executive & Legislative Nominations Committees. In addition to his committee work, James was appointed to chair the Speaker's Task Force on Shoreline Preservation in February 2012. This task force investigated the issues of sea level rise, coastal flooding, and extreme weather events, with the goal of ensuring the safety of homeowners along the coast and in other vulnerable areas. The task force released a report of recommendations in January 2013. The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters has recognized Rep. Albis as a legislative champion from 2012-2014 for his work on coastal resilience and climate adaptation.James played an active role in passing bills advancing coastal issues, strengthening condominium law, and promoting organ donation awareness. James is a strong advocate for education, voting to protect East Haven's share of state education aid, as well as expanding the Family Resource Center at D.C. Moore School. He has worked to protect Medicaid and expand access to quality health care for our seniors. Born and raised in East Haven, James was a member of the first graduating class of East Haven Academy in 1998 and a 2002 graduate of East Haven High School. Upon graduating from EHHS, James attended New York University in New York City. In 2005, James spent a semester at NYU’s campus in Florence, Italy, studying international economics. He graduated from NYU in 2006 with a B.A. in Economics. James’s family has long been involved in the East Haven community. His grandfather, Dr. Francis Albis, practiced pediatrics in town for decades, caring for many of East Haven’s families over his long career as well as serving as the medical advisor to the local public school system. James’s father, the Hon. Michael A. Albis, serves as a Connecticut Superior Court Judge and previously served as East Haven’s Judge of Probate for twelve years. James’s mother, Jacqueline Albis, is an English teacher at EHHS and a former member of the East Haven Board of Education. Biography: Born and raised in Meriden. Local Memberships/Interest: Ancient Order of Hibernians, Elks Club, North Italian Home Club, Meriden Humane Society, Friends of the Meriden Public Library, Meriden Hall of Fame, Boys & Girls Club Alumni and Daffodil Festival Volunteer. First elected for a 4 year term to the Meriden City Council in 1987; re-elected in 1991. Appointed Chairman of the City Council Public Works Committee in 1989. Appointed Chairman of the City