Steve Cassano
Steve Cassano | |
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| Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 4th district | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Ann Handley |
| Mayor of Manchester, Connecticut | |
| In office 1991–2005 | |
| Deputy Mayor of Manchester, Connecticut | |
| In office 1977–1977 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 7, 1942 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Holly |
| Residence | Manchester, Connecticut |
| Alma mater | Manchester Community College Boston State College SUNY Albany University of Connecticut |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Steve Cassano (born March 7, 1942) is an American politician and Deputy President Pro Tempore of the Connecticut State Senate, having first been elected as a member in 2010.[1] He previously served as mayor of Manchester, Connecticut, from 1991 to 2005. Cassano is an alumnus of Manchester Community College, Boston State College (BA), the University at Albany, SUNY (MA) and the University of Connecticut (MSW).
Connecticut Senate
In 2011, Cassano was co-sponsor of the HB6308, the bill that established the Connecticut Healthcare Partnership in accordance with the Affordable Care Act. The next year, within days of one each other, he co-sponsored bills to repeal the death penalty and legalize the use of medical marijuana. Other co-sponsored bills increased the minimum wage, authorized driver's licenses to illegal immigrants and created stricter requirements for vaccine exemptions.[2]
He is Co-Chair of the Planning & Development Committee, a Vice Chair of the Government Administration & Elections and Transportation committees, and a member of the Finance, Revenue & Bonding Committee.[1]
Electoral History
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Steve Cassano | 18,561 | 50.1 | |
| Republican | Stewart Beckett | 18,488 | 49.9 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Steve Cassano | 24,930 | 56.5 | |
| Republican | Cheri Ann Pelletier | 19,184 | 43.5 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Steve Cassano | 16,567 | 48.9 | |
| Working Families | Steve Cassano | 1,098 | 3.2 | |
| Total | 17,665 | 52.1 | ||
| Republican | Whit Osgood | 15,181 | 44.8 | |
| Independent | Whit Osgood | 1,048 | 3.1 | |
| Total | 15,229 | 47.9 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Steve Cassano | 22,525 | 50.5 | |
| Republican | Lorraine Marchetti | 22,125 | 49.5 | |
References
- ^ a b "Steve Cassano's Biography". Des Moines, Iowa: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ "Steve Cassano's Voting Records". Des Moines, Iowa: Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ "Steve Cassano". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
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