Dan Malloy

Dannel P. Malloy
88th Governor of Connecticut
Incumbent
Assumed office January 5, 2011
Lieutenant	Nancy Wyman
Preceded by	Jodi Rell
29th Mayor of Stamford
In office December 1, 1995 – December 1, 2009
Preceded by	Stanley Esposito
Succeeded by	Michael Pavia
Personal details
Born	July 21, 1955 (1955-07-21) (age 56) Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Political party	Democratic Party
Spouse(s)	Cathy Malloy
Alma mater	Boston College
Profession	Lawyer
Religion	Roman Catholicism[1]
Website	Gubernatorial website

Dannel Patrick "Dan" Malloy (born July 21, 1955) is the 88th and current Governor of Connecticut. He was the Mayor of Stamford, Connecticut from December 1995 until December 2009. Malloy had been endorsed by the Connecticut Democratic Party on May 22, 2010 over 2006 Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Ned Lamont,^[2] and won the Connecticut Democratic gubernatorial primary on August 10, 2010.^[3]

Early life, education, and early career

Dannel Patrick Malloy was born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut. Malloy is the seventh of seven sons and youngest of the eight children of William F. and Agnes Egan Malloy. As a child, Malloy suffered from learning disabilities and difficulties with motor coordination. He did not learn to tie his shoes until the fifth grade and was considered mentally retarded by his elementary school teachers. Malloy eventually was diagnosed with dyslexia and learned the skills necessary to succeed academically. He does not write or type, and rarely reads from notes in public, but developed an extraordinarily useful memory.^[4] He graduated magna cum laude from Boston College, where he met his wife Cathy, and later earned his law degree from Boston College Law School.^[5][6]

After passing the bar exam, Malloy served as an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, New York from 1980 to 1984. During his tenure as a prosecutor, Malloy tried 23 felony cases, four of them homicides, and won 22 convictions. He was subsequently a partner in the Stamford law firm of Abate and Fox from 1984-95.^{[citation needed]}

Local politics

Malloy served on the Stamford Board of Finance from 1983 to 1994. In 1995, he ran successfully for Mayor of Stamford, upsetting Republican incumbent Stanley Esposito.^[7]

Malloy has made crime reduction a priority during his administration; Stamford is currently ranked as the 9th safest city in the United States and 3rd safest in the Northeast region^[8] and for the past six years has ranked in the top 11 safest cities with populations of 100,000 or more, according to the FBI.^[9] Malloy wrote a blog known as "The Blog That Works" until mid-January 2010.

Budgeting and districting of the various fire departments throughout the city has been unstable since 2007, due to an extended legal conflict between the volunteer departments and the Malloy administration, which sought to consolidate the fire departments against the advice and wishes of the volunteer fire departments.^[10]

Governor of Connecticut

Elections

2006

Main article: Connecticut gubernatorial election, 2006

In 2004, Malloy was the first candidate to announce his bid for the Democratic Party nomination for Governor of Connecticut. In a major upset in Malloy’s favor, he received the convention endorsement of the Democratic Party on May 20, 2006 by one vote. Malloy lost in the primary election, to New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. on August 8, 2006. Of more than 265,000 votes cast, only about 4,000 votes separated the two candidates.^[11]

2010

Main article: Connecticut gubernatorial election, 2010

On February 3, 2009, Dan Malloy officially filed paperwork with Connecticut's State Elections Enforcement Commission to form a gubernatorial exploratory committee,^[12] and subsequently announced that he did not intend to seek re-election as Mayor of Stamford.^[13]

On March 9, 2010, Malloy filed the required paperwork to officially run for governor.^[14]

Malloy received the Democratic Party's endorsement for Governor on May 22, 2010 in a 68-32 vote over 2006 Democratic senatorial candidate Ned Lamont.^[15] Connecticut's Democratic Party rules allow any candidate who received more than 15% of the vote at its nominating convention to challenge the endorsed candidate for the nomination in a primary, and Lamont announced that he would challenge Malloy in the gubernatorial primary. The primary was held on August 10, 2010. Malloy won with 58% of the vote, according to AP-reported unofficial results.^[16][17][18] According to preliminary numbers, he beat Lamont 101,354 to 73,875.^[16][17] After trailing in the polls, Malloy made what the Connecticut Post termed a "stunning comeback",^[18] and "won big".^[17]

As a Democratic candidate for Governor prior to the Democratic state convention and subsequent primary, Malloy chose Nancy Wyman to be his running mate. Wyman is the only woman elected State Comptroller since the office was created in 1786. Malloy's choice was confirmed by the Democratic nominating convention on May 22, and Wyman became the official 2010 Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor when she defeated primary opponent Mary Glassman on August 10. After the primaries, candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor run together as a team on a single ticket. Thus, Malloy and Wyman were both elected on November 2, 2010.

Malloy faced Republican Tom Foley, the former United States Ambassador to Ireland under President George W. Bush, in the race for governor. In the last Quinnipiac University poll released on the morning before Election Day, Malloy trailed Foley 48% to 45%.^[19]

According to The New York Times on November 3, Malloy was officially elected governor; they later placed Foley in the lead with no declared winner.^[20] The Associated Press had at one point also placed Foley ahead by 8,424 votes because they hadn't added the votes from New Haven or Bridgeport at that time.^[21] In the days following the election, there was controversy over several polling locations in Bridgeport remaining open until 10 p.m. on Election Day due to ballot shortages.^[21] Foley's team looked into the events that took place in Bridgeport and determined that there was no fraud involved.^[22]

Tenure

Malloy was sworn in as the 88th Governor of Connecticut on January 5, 2011, succeeding Republican Governor Jodi Rell.

The first task facing Malloy upon taking office was addressing a multi-billion-dollar deficit as a result of the prior state budget enacted by the Democratic super-majority-controlled legislature which Rell chose to accept without signing.^[23] Malloy adopted what he called an agenda of "shared sacrifice" which was dependent on increases in various taxes, including the income tax, the gas tax, the sales tax, and the estate tax, as well as $1 billion each year in union concessions.^[24] Malloy chose not to reduce aid to municipalities as part of his budget agenda,^[25] although such aid was jeopardized if labor concessions were not reached.^[26] Many of Malloy's proposed tax increases were unpopular^[27] despite a statewide "listening tour" to promote the budget.^[28]

Malloy supports progressive social measures, including protections for transgender identity. Malloy praised the Transgender Rights Bill HB 6599 ^[29] and promised he would sign it into law. This bill had been years in the making, and ends a variety of undue discrimination against transgender residents. This landmark bill protects the rights of transgender residents, including the right to use public facilities of the gender a person identifies with.^[30][31][32]

Controversial comments

Malloy is a frequent critic of Republican governors. On February 27, 2011 he said the Wisconsin legislation on collective bargaining proposed by Gov. Scott Walker was "un-American".^[33] Earlier in the month he had criticized the budget-cutting agenda of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, claiming "hopefully I take a slightly more intellectual approach to this discussion than Governor Christie has demonstrated".^[34] Malloy referred to himself as the "anti-Christie".^[35]

In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, Malloy was asked on CNN about his take on Texas Congressman and 2012 Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul's opposition to FEMA. Paul has been a frequent critic of FEMA, calling it inefficient and asserting that FEMA only impedes and obstructs local efforts to deal with natural disasters.^[36][37] In response, Malloy said, "I think he's an idiot."^[38]

Memberships

• Trustee and Vice Chair for Education of the Jobs, Education & Workforce Committee, United States Conference of Mayors
• Co-Chair of Small Business/Partner America Task Force, United States Conference of Mayors
• Former Member, Executive Committee of the Democratic National Committee
• Former President, Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
• Adjunct Professor, the University of Connecticut
• Member, Board of Trustees, Mitchell College, New London, Connecticut
• Member, Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition

Personal life

He and his wife have been married since 1982. Cathy Malloy is the Executive Director of the Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education serving lower Fairfield County (Greenwich through Weston and Wilton). The couple has three sons: Ben, Dannel, and Sam.

See also

• Connecticut gubernatorial election, 2006
• Connecticut gubernatorial election, 2010

References

1. ^ NPR Online Profile
2. ^ Hartford Courant report on endorsements for Malloy
3. ^ "The New York Times" Lamont Loses Connecticut Primary for Governor
4. ^ Halbfinger, David M. (February 15, 2011). "Connecticut Governor, Tackling Budget, Criticizes Christie's Approach". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/16/nyregion/16malloy.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1297839652-SRcFblaLbQenLjEJtrZZbg. Retrieved February 16, 2011. 
5. ^ Haigh, Susan (May 30, 2006). "AP Interview: Malloy overcame dyslexia, physical struggles". The Connecticut Post. Associated Press. http://www.ctpost.com/default/article/AP-Interview-Malloy-overcame-dyslexia-physical-112920.php. Retrieved November 14, 2010. 
6. ^ Hernandez, Raymond (August 11, 2010). "Odds Defied? Malloy Knows the Territory". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/12/nyregion/12malloy.html. Retrieved November 14. 2010. 
7. ^ Malloy bio from Stamford, CT official website
8. ^ Stamford safety record
9. ^ Lowe, Zach. "Stamford named ninth safest city in U.S." The Advocate (Stamford), 2007-06-20. Retrieved on 2009-02-19
10. ^ Morganteen, Jeff (December 2, 2009). "Stamford fire service consolidation part of Malloy's legacy". stamfordadvocate.com. http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/default/article/Stamford-fire-service-consolidation-part-of-272317.php. Retrieved August 29, 2011. 
11. ^ Malloy defeated by DeStefano in 2006
12. ^ Pazniokas, Mark. "Stamford Mayor Explores Run For Governor" The Hartford Courant, 2009-02-03. Retrieved on 2009-02-19
13. ^ Wright, Chase. "Malloy focuses on governor's seat", The Stamford Times, 2009-02-04.
14. ^ "Malloy makes it official: he's running for governor". StamfordAdvocate. 2010-03-10. http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/Malloy-makes-it-official-he-s-running-for-400115.php. Retrieved 2010-08-29. 
15. ^ Lamont challenges Malloy
16. ^ ^{a b} AP, "Connecticut - Summary Vote Results" Daily Coruant, August 11, 2010. Found at AP website; retrieved August 11, 2010.
17. ^ ^{a b c} DemFromCT, "CT primary: Malloy beats Lamont, GOP Gov. leans Foley, McMahon wins but under 50%", DailyKos, August 10, 2010; see DailyKos website; retrieved August 11, 2010.
18. ^ ^{a b} Ken Dixon, "Foley joins Malloy as primary winner," August 10, 2010. Found at Connecticut Post website; retrieved August 11, 2010
19. ^ Q Poll: Blumenthal Up 9 Points; Governor Too Close To Call."Q Poll: Blumenthal Up 9 Points; Governor Too Close To Call" "The Hartford Courant", 2010-11-01. Retrieved on 2010-11-01.
20. ^ New York Times coverage of 2010 Connecticut gubernatorial election
21. ^ ^{a b} Ken Dixon and Bill Cummings (November 3, 2010). "Malloy declared winner, but Foley fights on". Stamford Advocate. http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/Malloy-declared-winner-but-Foley-fights-on-797028.php. Retrieved November 4, 2010. 
22. ^ NBC 30 reports Foley Concedes to Malloy
23. ^ http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/hartford_cty/Hartford-rell-looks-to-fix-2011%27s-budget-deficit
24. ^ http://articles.courant.com/2011-02-17/news/hc-ed-malloy-budget-sacrifice-0217-20110217_1_spending-cuts-cuts-in-state-programs-state-workers
25. ^ http://articles.courant.com/2011-02-16/news/hc-malloy-cities-towns-0217-20110216_1_town-aid-road-municipal-aid-mayors-and-first-selectmen
26. ^ http://www.thehour.com/story/502842
27. ^ http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Most-Disapprove-of-Malloy-Poll--117639723.html
28. ^ http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/hc-op-mcenroe-budget-malloy-republica20110424,0,3090603.column?track=rss
29. ^ http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB-6599
30. ^ "Conn. passes transgender rights bill". The Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2011/06/05/conn_passes_transgender_rights_bill/. 
31. ^ http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/06/07/Conn_Trans_Rights_Bill_a_Sure_Thing/
32. ^ http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/05/20/connecticut-house-passes-transgender-rights-bill/
33. ^ Vogel, Kenneth (27 February 2011). "Malloy: Wis. plan ‘un-American’". Politico. http://www.politico.com/blogs/politicolive/0211/Dem_Conn_Gov_Wis_plan_unAmerican_.html. Retrieved 10 September 2011. 
34. ^ Mann, Ted (15 January 2011). "Republicans fostering instability in bond market, governor claims". The Day. http://www.theday.com/article/20110115/NWS12/301159908/1018. Retrieved 10 September 2011. 
35. ^ Connors, Bob (24 February 2011). "Malloy: "I'm the Anti-Christie"". NBC 30 Connecticut. http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Malloy-I-am-the-Anti-Christie-116856918.html. Retrieved 10 September 2011. 
36. ^ Boak, Josh (28 August 2011). "Ron Paul blasts FEMA". Politico. http://www.politico.com/blogs/politicolive/0811/RON_PAUL_BLASTS_FEMA.html. Retrieved 10 September 2011. 
37. ^ Wead, Doug (5 September 2011). "FEMA Disaster Grants Open to Corruption". Newsmax. http://www.newsmax.com/DougWead/fema-hurricane-irene-dan/2011/09/05/id/409772. Retrieved 10 September 2011. 
38. ^ "Conn. Governor Dannel Malloy: Ron Paul is 'an idiot'". CNN. 31 August 2011. http://am.blogs.cnn.com/2011/08/31/conn-governor-dannel-malloy-ron-paul-is-an-idiot/. Retrieved 10 September 2011. 

External links

• Governor Dannel P. Malloy official website
• Dan Malloy for Governor official campaign website
• Biography at the National Governors Association
• Biography, interest group ratings, public statements, vetoes and campaign finances at Project Vote Smart
• Biography at WhoRunsGov.com at The Washington Post
• Profile at Ballotpedia
• Issue positions and quotes at On the Issues
• Campaign contributions at FollowTheMoney.org
• Appearances on C-SPAN programs
• Appearances at the Internet Movie Database
• Collected news and commentary at The New York Times

Political offices
Preceded by Stanley Esposito	Mayor of Stamford 1995–2009	Succeeded by Michael Pavia
Preceded by Jodi Rell	Governor of Connecticut 2011–present	Incumbent
Party political offices
Preceded by John DeStefano	Democratic nominee for Governor of Connecticut 2010	Most recent
United States order of precedence
Preceded by Joe Biden as Vice President	Order of Precedence of the United States Within Connecticut	Succeeded by Mayor of city in which event is held
		Succeeded by Otherwise John Boehner as Speaker of the House of Representatives
Preceded by Nathan Deal as Governor of Georgia	Order of Precedence of the United States Outside Connecticut	Succeeded by Deval Patrick as Governor of Massachusetts

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Date of birth	July 21, 1955
Place of birth	Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
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