Kevin Sullivan (politician) explained

Kevin B. Sullivan
Order:106th
Office:Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut
Term Start:July 1, 2004
Term End:January 3, 2007
Governor:Jodi Rell
Predecessor:Jodi Rell
Successor:Michael Fedele
Office1:President pro tempore of the Connecticut State Senate
Term Start1:January 8, 1997
Term End1:July 1, 2004
Predecessor1:M. Adela Eads
Successor1:Donald E. Williams Jr.
State Senate2:Connecticut State
District2:5th
Term Start2:January 7, 1987
Term End2:July 1, 2004
Predecessor2:Anne P. Streeter
Successor2:Jonathan Harris
Birth Date:20 August 1949
Party:Democratic
Profession:Attorney
Spouse:Dr. Carolyn Thornberry
Residence:Connecticut

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.[1] He was elected to the Connecticut State Senate in 1986 and served as Senate President Pro Tempore from 1997 to 2004.

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,[2] 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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: West Hartford Business Buzz. February 3, 2020. March 18, 2020. We-Ha.com.
  2. Web site: Our Campaigns - CT State Senate 05 Race - Nov 04, 1986 .