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Kevin Sullivan

b. 1949

American public official (1949-) in Connecticut

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About Kevin Sullivan

Born 1949. Kevin Sullivan is an American politician and lawyer.

Kevin B. Sullivan (born August 20, 1949) is an American politician. A Democrat, he was the 106th Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut, from 2004 to 2007. He was elected to the Connecticut State Senate in 1986 and served as Senate President Pro Tempore from 1997 to 2004. He was a 2024 presidential elector, pledged to cast his vote for Kamala Harris.

Mayor Prior to his election to the State Senate, he was mayor of West Hartford, Connecticut, serving on the Town Council for five years. As Mayor, he oversaw an executive reorganization of town government, land use changes that eventually led to the economic renewal of the town center and cut property taxes.

State senator Elected to the State Senate in 1986, Sullivan chaired the General Assembly's Education Committee. Connecticut Magazine cited him for his honesty and hard work. After serving as Assistant Minority Leader, Sullivan became State Senate President Pro Tempore in 1997 and chaired the national Senate President's Forum.

Lieutenant governor Upon Governor John G. Rowland's resignation and imprisonment, Lieutenant Governor M. Jodi Rell became governor. Sullivan, as the Senate President Pro Tempore, succeeded to the office of Lieutenant Governor in 2004 where he served until 2007. During his time as Lieutenant governor, he led a statewide effort to improve mental health care.

Commissioner of Revenue Services In 2011, Governor Dannel Malloy appointed Sullivan as Connecticut's Commissioner of Revenue Service. He also served as President of the national Federation of Tax Administrators.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Trinity College, University of Connecticut School of Law, Trinity College (Connecticut)
Positions held
President pro tempore of the Connecticut Senate, Member of the State Senate of Connecticut, Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut
Employers
Quinnipiac University
Also known as
Kevin B. Sullivan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kevin Sullivan?

American public official (1949-) in Connecticut

When was Kevin Sullivan born?

Kevin Sullivan was born on 20 August 1949 in West Hartford.

What is Kevin Sullivan's occupation?

Kevin Sullivan is a politician and lawyer.

What nationality is Kevin Sullivan?

Kevin Sullivan is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kevin Sullivan

· Wikidata: Q3814855

· DBpedia: Kevin Sullivan (politician)

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