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| birth_place = [[New Haven, Connecticut]]<ref name="CBIA" /> |
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'''Dave Yaccarino''' is a Republican member of the [[Connecticut House of Representatives]]. He was first elected to the legislature in 2010, and represents the [[Connecticut's 87th assembly district|87th district]]. Yaccarino lives in [[North Haven, Connecticut]].<ref name="GOP" /> |
'''Dave Yaccarino''' is a Republican member of the [[Connecticut House of Representatives]]. He was first elected to the legislature in 2010, and represents the [[Connecticut's 87th assembly district|87th district]]. Yaccarino lives in [[North Haven, Connecticut]].<ref name="GOP" /> |
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==Political career== |
==Political career== |
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Yaccarino was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 2010. He |
Yaccarino was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 2010. He was reelected without an opponent in 2012. In 2014, he defeated Democrat [[Alden Mead]] for the seat. In 2016, Yaccarino's name was not included on the ballot as a Republican, after he failed to sign nominating paperwork. A Superior Court judge ordered that it be included on the ballot.<ref name="Ballot"/> |
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In the 2015 session, Yaccarino was one of thirteen Assistant Minority Leaders. He is currently the ranking Republican on the House Veterans Affairs committee. He is also a member of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding, Public Safety and Security, and Energy and Technology Committees. |
In the 2015 session, Yaccarino was one of thirteen Assistant Minority Leaders. He is currently the ranking Republican on the House Veterans Affairs committee. He is also a member of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding, Public Safety and Security, and Energy and Technology Committees. |
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Yaccarino is a member of the North Haven Republican Town Committee. |
Yaccarino is a member of the North Haven Republican Town Committee. |
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==Political views== |
==Political views== |
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===Gun control=== |
===Gun control=== |
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In 2013, Yaccarino voted in favor of |
In 2013, Yaccarino voted in favor of rifle weapon legislation in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary school massacre. He has an A rating in the National Rifle Association.<ref name="Gun Hearing Video"/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 22:46, 5 December 2024
David Yaccarino | |
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| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 87th district | |
| Assumed office January 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Fontana[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 31, 1958 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.[2] |
| Education | Gateway Community College (AA) |
Dave Yaccarino is a Republican member of the Connecticut House of Representatives. He was first elected to the legislature in 2010, and represents the 87th district. Yaccarino lives in North Haven, Connecticut.[3]
Education and personal life
[edit]Yaccarino has an associate degree in Liberal Sciences from Gateway Community College where he is inducted into the Hall of Fame and taught a U.S. History course. He is a former supply technician in the U.S. Navy Reserve. Since 1991, Yaccarino has owned DJ's Sports Collectible and Comics in North Haven. He has three children.
Political career
[edit]Yaccarino was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 2010. He was reelected without an opponent in 2012. In 2014, he defeated Democrat Alden Mead for the seat. In 2016, Yaccarino's name was not included on the ballot as a Republican, after he failed to sign nominating paperwork. A Superior Court judge ordered that it be included on the ballot.[4]
In the 2015 session, Yaccarino was one of thirteen Assistant Minority Leaders. He is currently the ranking Republican on the House Veterans Affairs committee. He is also a member of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding, Public Safety and Security, and Energy and Technology Committees.
Yaccarino is a member of the North Haven Republican Town Committee.
Political views
[edit]Education
[edit]Yaccarino was one of fifteen co-sponsors of HB 7102, introduced by Democratic leadership, which changed the funding formula for twenty-five school building projects across the state. The bill passed the legislature unanimously.[5]
Gun control
[edit]In 2013, Yaccarino voted in favor of rifle weapon legislation in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary school massacre. He has an A rating in the National Rifle Association.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Dave Yaccario at the Connecticut Mirror
- ^ David Yaccario at CBIA.com
- ^ Dave Yaccario at the Connecticut House GOP website
- ^ [1] at Record Journal
- ^ [2] at CGA.ct.gov
- ^ [3] at Youtube
External links
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