Chris Perone

Christopher R. Perone is a five-term Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing the 137th District since 2005. He previously served as a member of the Norwalk Common Council from 2001 to 2003. He is a graduate of Syracuse University with a degree in advertising.

Christopher Perone
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 137th district
Assumed office
2005
Preceded byBob Duff
Personal details
BornBedford, New York[1]
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Christy
ResidenceNorwalk, Connecticut
Alma materSyracuse University
Websitewww.chrisperone.com

Early life and family

Perone was born in Bedford, New York and attended Fox Lane High School.[2]

Political career

Perone was elected to the Norwalk Common Council from District D.[3] He has served on the board of the Southwestern Regional Planning Association, (S.W.R.P.A.) and on the committees of several groups including the Norwalk Education Foundation, the Lockwood Matthew’s Mansion restoration committee and the Norwalk Land Trust.[3]

Perone was elected to Connecticut House of Representatives representing the 137th District in 2004. He has been re-elected 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2012. In 2012, he defeated Republican challenger Joanne T. Romano in the race for the 137th District seat.[4]

Perone is current the chair of the Commerce Committee.

References
  1. Biography Archived March 19, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
  2. Candidate Bios -- Rep. Chris Perone - 137th District
  3. Office website
  4. Perone defeats Romano to keep seat in 137th
Preceded by
Bob Duff		 Connecticut House of Representatives
137th Assembly District
2005-2015		 Succeeded by
incumbent
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