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  Fonfara, John W.
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NameJohn W. Fonfara
Address99 Montowese Street
Hartford, Connecticut , United States
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Born December 01, 1955 (68 years)
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InfoJohn Fonfara, a lifelong resident of Hartford, was raised in the former Rice Heights Housing Project and presently resides on Montowese Street in Hartford's Southend. Educated in Hartford Public Schools, Mr. Fonfara has a BA in Political Science from the University of Connecticut and an MA in Public Policy Studies from Trinity College.

Mr. Fonfara has represented the communities of Hartford and Wethersfield in the 1st Senatorial District for the past 10 years in the state Senate. Previously he represented the Southend of Hartford in the House of Representatives for 10 years.

As state Senator, among the initiatives that Mr. Fonfara has concentrated on are reforming Hartford's educational system; improving and protecting the quality of life in our urban and suburban neighborhoods; securing loan dollars for small businesses that are unable to obtain financing privately; and, guaranteeing $10 million in state funds towards completing the removal of waste from Wethersfield Cove.

Senator Fonfara has served on many committees in his 18 years as a legislator, and is currently the co-chair of the Energy & Technology Committee, and vice-chair of the Education, Finance, and Program Review & Investigation Committees. He is the proud father of Christina, age 13.

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