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In 2004, Duff sought the State Senate seat left open by Republican Robert Genuario who became Gov. M. Jodi Rell's budget chief.<ref name="ctmirror">[http://www.ctmirror.org/node/287 The Connecticut Mirror - State Sen. Bob Duff]</ref> He ran against Republican Jeff Konspore, chairman of the Norwalk school board. |
In 2004, Duff sought the State Senate seat left open by Republican Robert Genuario who became Gov. M. Jodi Rell's budget chief.<ref name="ctmirror">[http://www.ctmirror.org/node/287 The Connecticut Mirror - State Sen. Bob Duff]</ref> He ran against Republican Jeff Konspore, chairman of the Norwalk school board. |
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In 2015, Duff co-sponsored SB-1, a bill that would introduce another level of government in Connecticut, redistribute wealth via a statewide car tax, reduce state funding via the PILOT Program, and pass the tax proceeds from increases in local grand lists to a central controlling authority. Duff went on a [http://www.theday.com/article/20150416/NWS01/150419463 road show] promoting his bill throughout Connecticut, while [https://www.nancyonnorwalk.com/2015/04/norwalk-council-fires-off-an-angry-message-to-bob-duff-kill-your-bill/ avoiding any discussions] of the bill [https://www.nancyonnorwalk.com/2015/04/norwalk-council-members-blast-duff-again-over-senate-bill-1/ locally]. Reportedly, only 83 cents of every dollar raised via property taxation in Duff's hometown would be returned to Norwalk. Duff apologists argued that the bill would change in committee, even though it has passed along relatively unchanged as of 28 April 2015. The net result for citizens of Norwalk would be a 25% increase in taxes, just to maintain the status quo. In a subsequent press release, Duff claimed there would be $9M returned to Norwalk. It was subsequently revealed that Mr. Duff's press release was what was voted on, and there was no bill to substantiate the claim. The proposed $1.8 Billion tax increase would likely cost Norwalk residents $50 Million, so the $9 Million is a very poor return. |
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As a state senator, and prior to becoming Majority Leader in 2015, Duff was Deputy Majority Whip (2005-2006), Majority Whip (2007-08), Assistant Majority Leader, (2009–12), and Assistant President Pro Tempore, (2013–2014) |
As a state senator, and prior to becoming Majority Leader in 2015, Duff was Deputy Majority Whip (2005-2006), Majority Whip (2007-08), Assistant Majority Leader, (2009–12), and Assistant President Pro Tempore, (2013–2014) |
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Revision as of 20:18, 2 May 2015
Bob Duff | |
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| Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 25th district | |
| Assumed office 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Genuario |
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 137th District | |
| In office 2001–2005 | |
| Preceded by | Alex Knopp |
| Succeeded by | Chris Perone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1971 Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Tracey |
| Children | Ryan, Colin |
| Residence(s) | Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Alma mater | Lynchburg College |
| Website | bobduff.com |
Bob Duff (born 1971, Norwalk, Connecticut) is a five-term Democratic member of the Connecticut Senate, representing Norwalk and part of Darien, Connecticut in Connecticut's 25th District since 2001. He previously served as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing the 137th District. He is currently Majority Leader of the Connecticut Senate, and serves as chair of the Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee and vice chair of the Legislative Management Committee.
Early life and family
Duff is a fifth generation Norwalk resident. He was born and raised in Norwalk and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1989.[1] He attended Lynchburg College, and earned a B.S. in Political Science in 1993. He worked as a substitute teacher for the Norwalk Public Schools from 1993 to 1995. He has worked as a Realtor for William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty since 1995. While in college Duff was a student senator, and an intern for United States Senator Christopher J. Dodd.[2]
Political career
He was a field coordinator for the John B. Larson for Governor Campaign in 1994. He was a campaign manager in the Norwalk mayoral race in 1995.
In 2001, he ran in a special election for the seat in the Connecticut House of Representatives left vacant by Alex Knopp when he took office as mayor of Norwalk. He beat Republican Kevin Fitzgerald by 281 votes (1210 -929).[3][4] He was re-elected in the 2002 general election.[5] As a state Representative, Duff served as the House vice-chair of the Energy & Technology Committee, and as a member of the Banks, Higher Education & Advancement Committee and the Select Committee on Housing.[2]
In 2004, Duff sought the State Senate seat left open by Republican Robert Genuario who became Gov. M. Jodi Rell's budget chief.[6] He ran against Republican Jeff Konspore, chairman of the Norwalk school board.
As a state senator, and prior to becoming Majority Leader in 2015, Duff was Deputy Majority Whip (2005-2006), Majority Whip (2007-08), Assistant Majority Leader, (2009–12), and Assistant President Pro Tempore, (2013–2014)
Associations
- Member, Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 2007–present
- Board Member, Mid Fairfield County Child Guidance Center, 2005–present
- Member, Advisory Board, Family and Children's Agency, 2004–present
- Board Member, Elderhouse Adult Day Care Center, 2002–present
- Board Member, Human Service Council, 2002–present
- Board Member, Norwalk Tree Alliance, 2002–present
- Member, Advisory Board, Norwalk Land Trust, 2001–present
- Member, Mid Fairfield Board of Realtors, 1995–present
- Board Member, Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now, 2008
- Member, Emerging Leaders' Conference, State Legislative Leaders Foundation, 2006
- Member, Fleming Fellows Leadership Institute of the Center for Policy Alternatives, 2004
- Member, Family and Children's Agency
- Member, Norwalk United Methodist Church
Awards
- Legislator of the Year, Young Men's Christian Association of Connecticut, 2003
- Legislator of the Year Award, National Association of Social Workers, Connecticut Chapter, 2005
- Rick Wallace Award of Merit Legislator of the Year Award, Connecticut Association of Not-for-profit Providers for the Aging.
External links
- State Senate Democrats - Bob Duff
- Bob Duff at Ballotpedia
- Bob Duff at Vote Smart
- Connecticut Business and Industry Association
- Bob Duff at Facebook
References
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