Jonathan Harris
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| Jonathan Harris | |
| Connecticut State Senate District 5 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Senate website |
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Jonathan Harris (b. April 12, 1964) is a Democratic member of the Connecticut Senate, representing District 5.
Education
Harris earned his BA from Brandeis University in 1986. He went on to receive his JD from New York University School of Law in 1990.
Professional experience
Harris was a Legislative Aide for former Congresswoman Barbara Kennelly. He worked as an attorney for Slavitt, Connery and Vardamis from 1992 to 1994. He then worked for Hebb and Gitlin from 1994 to 1997. He was a self-employed Political Consultant for 2 Statewide Campaigns from 1997 to 1998. He also worked as Counsel for the Democratic Caucus of the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1999 to 2000. He has been an attorney for London and London since 1997.
Political experience
Harris has been the Mayor of the Town of West Hartford. He was a candidate for the Connecticut State House of Representatives in 2000 but was not elected. He then served on the West Hartford Town Council from 2001 to 2004. He joined the Connecticut State Senate in 2004 and has served in that position since. He has been Chief Assistant Majority Leader since 2004, representing the 5th district.
Committee membership
- Appropriations Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Planning and Development Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Public Health Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Regulation Review Committee, Connecticut Senate
Personal life
Harris is divorced.
External links
- Official Connecticut State Senate website of Senator Jonathan Harris
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Jonathan Harris
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2004 2000
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