Thomas Gaffey
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| Thomas Gaffey | |
| Connecticut State Senate District 13 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1995 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Website | Senate website |
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Thomas Gaffey is a Democratic member of the Connecticut Senate, representing District 13.
Education
Gaffey earned his BA from Southern Connecticut State University.
Professional experience
Gaffey was a Legislative Aide for House Speaker Irving J. Stolberg and an Executive Aide for Governor William A. O'Neill. He has worked as Assistant Clerk for the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee. He has also been a Public Relations Director for the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority. From 1985 to 1989 he was Executive Assistant to the Commissioner for the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection. He is currently Division Head of Recycling and and Environmental Education for the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority.
Political experience
Gaffey was a member of the New England Board of Higher Education. In 1995 he attended the University of Virginia's Darden School for Emerging Political Leaders. He has been on the Meridian Democratic Town Committee from 1986 to the present. He joined the Connecticut State Senate in 1995 and has served in that position since. From 1997 to 2007 he was Chief Deputy Majority Leader. He has been Chief Deputy President Pro Tempore since 2007, representing the 13th district.
Committee membership
- Education Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee, Connecticut Senate
- Finance Committee, Connecticut Senate
Personal life
Gaffey and his wife, Kathleen, have three children.
External links
- Official Connecticut State Senate website of Senator Thomas Gaffey
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Thomas Gaffey
- Campaign Contributions: 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996
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