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| Affiliation | Republican |
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2006-01-01 |
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| Name | Alan R. Schlesinger |
| Address | 22 Derbyshire
Derby, Connecticut , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | [Link] |
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January 04, 1958
(66 years)
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| Contributor | Sarnstrom |
| Last Modifed | Mr. Matt
Dec 18, 2021 06:00pm |
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| Info | Former Mayor of Derby, CT and a six-term Connecticut State Representative.
Political Experience:
* Two term Mayor of the City of Derby: 1994-1998
Defeated a popular Democrat Incumbent and Re-elected with over 80% of the vote as a Republican in a City with a 4 to 1 Ratio of Democrat to Republican registration.
Alan brought the City of Derby out of a deep deficit situation to a surplus and then reduced taxes.
* Six term State Representative: 1981-1993 (from Orange)
Defeated a popular Democrat Incumbent, leading the ticket and winning by large margins in a predominantly Democrat District
* Ranking Republican on the Banking Committee (1987-1993)
* Vice Chairman of the Education Committe (1985-1986)
* Chairman of the Special Revenue Sub-Committee (1983-1984)
* Served on the Judiciary, Finance and Government Administration and Elections Committees
* Member of the National Conference of State Legislatures
Alan was a consistent taxpayer watchdog, warning of the state budget crisis several years before the implementation of the state income tax. Alan attempted to avert fiscal problems by offering many progressive tax and spending alternatives.
* Selectman (Town of Orange): 1979-1981
Defeated popular Democrat Incumbent
Alan worked hard for his local constituents from the time he was a volunteer in school.
Education:
* University of Connecticut School of Law: J. D.
* Wharton School of Finance of the University of Pennsylvania: B. S. in Economics
* Amity Regional High School (Orange, Woodbridge, Bethany)
Private Sector Experience:
* Partner in the Law Firm of Schlesinger and Barbara, LLC (Shelton, CT)
Connecticut Residency:
A lifelong resident of Connecticut, Alan grew up in Orange and has lived in both Derby and Woodbridge as an adult. He now lives in Palm Beach County, Florida.
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