Richard J. Balducci (born 1942) is a retired lobbyist and politician from Newington, Connecticut who was the Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1989 to 1992. He also served one term in the Connecticut State Senate.[1][2]

Richard J. Balducci
Member of the Connecticut State Senate
from the 9th district
In office
1993–1995
Preceded byA. Cynthia Matthews
Succeeded byBiagio Ciotto
Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives
In office
1989–1993
Preceded byIrving J. Stolberg
Succeeded byThomas D. Ritter
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 27th district
In office
1975–1993
Preceded byElmer A. Mortensen
Succeeded byDominic M. "Dom" Mazzoccoli
Personal details
BornMarch 6, 1942
Political partyDemocratic

Political career

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Balducci currently sits on the board of regents of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities.[3] He is the head of the Board's Finance and Infrastructure Committee.[4]

Business career

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Balducci taught history for 17 years in the Newington public school system.[3] He was also a partner in New England Recovery, an automobile salvage business.[5]

Balducci is a partner in the lobbying firm Doyle, D'Amore and Balducci.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Richard J. Balducci".
  2. ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Richard J. Balducci".
  3. ^ a b "Richard J. Balducci". ct.edu. CSCU. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  4. ^ Phaneuf, Keith M. "Proposed CSCU budget would tap reserves to avert another tuition hike". ctmirror.org. CT Mirror. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  5. ^ "RICHARD J. BALDUCCI". courant.com. Hartford Courant. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  6. ^ Pazniokas, Mark. "Tom D'Amore dies; was strategist to Weicker, Lamont". ctmirror.org. CT Mirror. Retrieved 2 May 2019.