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'''Michael Jarjura''' is the [[Mayor]] of [[Waterbury, Connecticut]].
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Michael Jarjura
| image = Medal Ceremony for Frank Longo in the Waterbury Office of Mayor Mike Jarjura (cropped).jpg
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| office = 45th [[Mayor of Waterbury, Connecticut]]
| term_start = January 1, 2002
| term_end = December 1, 2011
| predecessor = [[Sam Caligiuri]]
| successor = [[Neil O'Leary]]
| state_house1 = Connecticut
| district1 = [[Connecticut's 74th House of Representatives district|74th]]
| term_start1 = January 6, 1993
| term_end1 = January 6, 2002
| predecessor1 = [[Elizabeth Crichton Brown]]
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| successor1 = [[Selim Noujaim]]
| birth_name = Michael Jarjura
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1961|5|12}}
| birth_place = [[Waterbury]], [[Connecticut]], U.S.
| death_date =
| education = [[Post College]] ([[Bachelor of Science|BS]])<br>[[University of Bridgeport]] ([[Juris Doctor|JD]])
| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] (until 2011)<br>[[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] (2011–present)
}}


'''Michael Jarjura''' (born May 12, 1961) is an American attorney and politician who served as the mayor of [[Waterbury, Connecticut]] from 2001-2011.
He was first elected in 2001 and reelected in 2003. In 2005, he was elected to a third term as a [[write-in]] candidate after losing the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] primary. He was re-elected in 2007 as the Democratic party nominee.


Prior to his election as Mayor, Jarjura served in the [[Connecticut House of Representatives]] representing the 74th District in the city's east end. He was employed by the Connecticut [[Attorney General]]'s office prior to entering elective politics.
He was elected in November 1992 to represent Waterbury's 74th District in the [[Connecticut House of Representatives]]. He served as House Chairman of the Insurance and Real Estate Committee. He also served on the Judiciary and Finance Committee. During his tenure, Representative Jarjura served as Chairman and member of various Legislative Task Forces and Commissions.


== Early life and education ==
Jarjura is considered a [[Conservatism|conservative]] Democrat. In 2006 he endorsed the independent senate campaign of [[Joe Lieberman]]. In 2008 he announced he would hire former Governor [[John G. Rowland]], who had served prison time on a corruption charge, as an economic development advisor [http://www.courant.com/news/custom/topnews/hcu-rowlandjob-0122,0,7112712.story?coll=hc_tab01_layout]
Born in [[Waterbury, Connecticut]], Jarjura was educated in the Waterbury school system and graduated from [[Sacred Heart High School (Connecticut)|Sacred Heart High School]] in 1979. He received a Bachelor of Science in Management from [[Post University]] in 1983. He then earned a [[Juris Doctor]] from the [[University of Bridgeport Law School]] in 1987.


==External links==
== Career ==
After graduating from law school, Jarjura worked as an independent attorney and businessman. He also served as an assistant [[Connecticut Attorney General]] from 1987 to 1993.
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*[http://www.waterburyct.org/content/500/504.aspx About Mayor Michael J. Jarjura] Biography, courtesy of official Waterbury website.
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*[http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/09/nyregion/metrocampaigns/09waterbury.html?ex=1289192400&en=40349c189bae8d15&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss Waterbury Mayor, a Write-In Candidate, Wins His Re-election Bid]
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*[http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2006/08/11/independent_lieberman_says_he_can_be_now_be_himself/?rss_id=Boston+Globe+--+Globe+West Independent Lieberman says he can be now be himself]


=== Connecticut House of Representatives ===
Prior to his election as mayor, Jarjura served in the [[Connecticut House of Representatives]] representing the 74th District in the city's east end. He served as House Chairman of the Insurance and Real Estate Committee. He also served on the Judiciary and Finance Committee. During his tenure, Representative Jarjura served as Chairman and member of various Legislative Task Forces and Commissions.


=== Mayor of Waterbury ===
[[File:Medal Ceremony for Frank Longo in the Waterbury Office of Mayor Mike Jarjura.jpg|thumb|right|Jarjura at a Medal Ceremony in [[Waterbury, Connecticut|Waterbury]] with [[James H. Maloney]], 2002]]
[[File:Nancy Johnson talks with Waterbury Mayor Michael Jarjura and U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman.jpg|thumb|right|Jarjura talks with [[Nancy Johnson]] and [[Joe Lieberman]], 2006]]
Jarjura was first elected mayor in 2001, and re-elected in 2003. In 2005, he was elected to a third term as a [[write-in]] candidate after losing the Democratic primary. He was re-elected in 2007 and 2009 as the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] nominee. In 2011, after failing to seek the Democratic nomination, he ran for reelection on the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] ticket. In the general election, he was defeated by former [[police chief]] [[Neil O'Leary]], who was the Democratic nominee. Perennial Waterbury mayoral candidate [[Larry DePillo]] also ran in the general election, as an independent.


=== Political positions ===
Jarjura is a [[cultural conservative]] who opposes [[abortion rights]].<ref name="ctmirror1">{{cite web|date=2010-07-27|title=For the third time this year, a political campaign awaits a judge's decision &#124; The Connecticut Mirror|url=http://ctmirror.org/story/6994/another-statewide-race-awaits-judges-decision|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100806082127/http://www.ctmirror.org/story/6994/another-statewide-race-awaits-judges-decision|archivedate=2010-08-06|accessdate=2010-08-29|publisher=Ctmirror.org}}</ref> He is a member of the Legislative Advisory Council of the [[Family Institute of Connecticut]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Family Institute of Connecticut|url=http://www.ctfamily.org/staff.html|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110406005720/http://www.ctfamily.org/staff.html|archivedate=2011-04-06|accessdate=2010-08-29|publisher=Ctfamily.org}}</ref> an organization known for its vocal opposition to [[same-sex marriage]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Altimari|first=Daniela|date=2007-07-26|title=Article: New Leader At Family Institute: A Former Liberal, State Native To Head... &#124; AccessMyLibrary - Promoting library advocacy|publisher=AccessMyLibrary|url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/article-1G1-166816867/new-leader-family-institute.html|accessdate=2010-08-29}}</ref>


Jarjura, long considered a [[Conservatism|conservative]] Democrat, joined the Republican party in 2011. In 2006, he endorsed the independent senate campaign of [[Joe Lieberman]]. In 2008, he announced he would hire former Governor [[John G. Rowland]], who had served prison time on a corruption charge, as an economic development advisor.<ref>{{cite web|date=2010-07-25|title=Governor Rowland: More Visible This Year, Is He A Plus Or Poison To Candidates? - Hartford Courant|url=https://www.courant.com/2010/07/25/governor-rowland-more-visible-this-year-is-he-a-plus-or-poison-to-candidates/|access-date=2010-08-29|publisher=Articles.courant.com}}</ref> In September 2009, Jarjura spoke at a [[Tea Party movement|Tea Party]] rally in Waterbury, saying, "We needed a spark, and you're the spark that is going to be the change. So don't give up. Don't get discouraged because this country is worth fighting for and you're fighting for it."<ref>{{cite web|date=2010-07-30|title=Jarjura takes hits in race for comptroller &#124; The Connecticut Mirror|url=http://www.ctmirror.org/story/7063/jarjura-takes-3-hits-race-comptroller|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100807232952/http://www.ctmirror.org/story/7063/jarjura-takes-3-hits-race-comptroller|archivedate=2010-08-07|accessdate=2010-08-29|publisher=Ctmirror.org}}</ref>


=== 2010 comptroller election ===
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In May 2010, Jarjura, who first explored a run for governor and lieutenant governor, announced he would seek the post of [[Connecticut Comptroller|state comptroller]] being vacated by incumbent [[Nancy Wyman]].<ref name="ctmirror1" /> His opponent, [[Kevin Lembo]], won the endorsement of the Democratic State Convention later that month.<ref name="ctmirror1" />


In July 2010, Jarjura challenged his opponent's request for public funding in a complaint with the Connecticut State Election Enforcement Commission. The commission found no wrongdoing and approved the public grant.<ref name="nbcconnecticut1">{{cite web|date=2010-07-23|title=Jarjura Sues Over Lembo’s Public Campaign Grant|url=http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local-beat/Jarjura-Sues-Over-Lembos-Public-Grant-99121154.html|accessdate=2010-08-29|publisher=NBC Connecticut}}</ref>


Later in July, Jarjura filed a lawsuit against the State Election Enforcement Commission for approving his primary opponent for public [[campaign financing]].<ref name="nbcconnecticut1"/> On July 27, Hartford Superior Court Judge James T. Graham denied Jarjura’s request for an [[injunction]] against the state and his opponent.<ref>{{cite web|date=2010-07-27|title=Judge rejects effort to block public funding for Lembo &#124; The Connecticut Mirror|url=http://www.ctmirror.org/story/7009/judge-denies-injunction-sought-jarjura|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100806080934/http://www.ctmirror.org/story/7009/judge-denies-injunction-sought-jarjura|archivedate=2010-08-06|accessdate=2010-08-29|publisher=Ctmirror.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=2010-07-27|title=Judge Denies Jarjura Lawsuit, Lembo Free To Spend|url=http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/ctnj.php/archives/entry/judge_denies_jarjura_lawsuit_lembo_free_to_spend/|accessdate=2010-08-29|publisher=CT News Junkie}}</ref>


In the state Democratic primary, held on August 10, 2010, Jarjura was defeated by Lembo.<ref>{{cite web|date=August 10, 2010|title=Connecticut Primaries: Results|url=http://blogs.courant.com/capitol_watch/2010/08/connecticut-primaries-state-ho.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120707160002/http://blogs.courant.com/capitol_watch/2010/08/connecticut-primaries-state-ho.html|archive-date=July 7, 2012|accessdate=August 12, 2010|publisher=[[Hartford Courant]]}}</ref>
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* [http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2006/08/11/independent_lieberman_says_he_can_be_now_be_himself/?rss_id=Boston+Globe+--+Globe+West Independent Lieberman says he can be now be himself]
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Latest revision as of 19:22, 13 December 2024

Michael Jarjura
45th Mayor of Waterbury, Connecticut
In office
January 1, 2002 – December 1, 2011
Preceded bySam Caligiuri
Succeeded byNeil O'Leary
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 74th district
In office
January 6, 1993 – January 6, 2002
Preceded byElizabeth Crichton Brown
Succeeded bySelim Noujaim
Personal details
Born
Michael Jarjura

(1961-05-12) May 12, 1961 (age 63)
Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (until 2011)
Republican (2011–present)
EducationPost College (BS)
University of Bridgeport (JD)

Michael Jarjura (born May 12, 1961) is an American attorney and politician who served as the mayor of Waterbury, Connecticut from 2001-2011.

He was elected in November 1992 to represent Waterbury's 74th District in the Connecticut House of Representatives. He served as House Chairman of the Insurance and Real Estate Committee. He also served on the Judiciary and Finance Committee. During his tenure, Representative Jarjura served as Chairman and member of various Legislative Task Forces and Commissions.

Early life and education

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Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, Jarjura was educated in the Waterbury school system and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1979. He received a Bachelor of Science in Management from Post University in 1983. He then earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Bridgeport Law School in 1987.

Career

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After graduating from law school, Jarjura worked as an independent attorney and businessman. He also served as an assistant Connecticut Attorney General from 1987 to 1993.

Connecticut House of Representatives

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Prior to his election as mayor, Jarjura served in the Connecticut House of Representatives representing the 74th District in the city's east end. He served as House Chairman of the Insurance and Real Estate Committee. He also served on the Judiciary and Finance Committee. During his tenure, Representative Jarjura served as Chairman and member of various Legislative Task Forces and Commissions.

Mayor of Waterbury

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Jarjura at a Medal Ceremony in Waterbury with James H. Maloney, 2002
Jarjura talks with Nancy Johnson and Joe Lieberman, 2006

Jarjura was first elected mayor in 2001, and re-elected in 2003. In 2005, he was elected to a third term as a write-in candidate after losing the Democratic primary. He was re-elected in 2007 and 2009 as the Democratic Party nominee. In 2011, after failing to seek the Democratic nomination, he ran for reelection on the Republican Party ticket. In the general election, he was defeated by former police chief Neil O'Leary, who was the Democratic nominee. Perennial Waterbury mayoral candidate Larry DePillo also ran in the general election, as an independent.

Political positions

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Jarjura is a cultural conservative who opposes abortion rights.[1] He is a member of the Legislative Advisory Council of the Family Institute of Connecticut,[2] an organization known for its vocal opposition to same-sex marriage.[3]

Jarjura, long considered a conservative Democrat, joined the Republican party in 2011. In 2006, he endorsed the independent senate campaign of Joe Lieberman. In 2008, he announced he would hire former Governor John G. Rowland, who had served prison time on a corruption charge, as an economic development advisor.[4] In September 2009, Jarjura spoke at a Tea Party rally in Waterbury, saying, "We needed a spark, and you're the spark that is going to be the change. So don't give up. Don't get discouraged because this country is worth fighting for and you're fighting for it."[5]

2010 comptroller election

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In May 2010, Jarjura, who first explored a run for governor and lieutenant governor, announced he would seek the post of state comptroller being vacated by incumbent Nancy Wyman.[1] His opponent, Kevin Lembo, won the endorsement of the Democratic State Convention later that month.[1]

In July 2010, Jarjura challenged his opponent's request for public funding in a complaint with the Connecticut State Election Enforcement Commission. The commission found no wrongdoing and approved the public grant.[6]

Later in July, Jarjura filed a lawsuit against the State Election Enforcement Commission for approving his primary opponent for public campaign financing.[6] On July 27, Hartford Superior Court Judge James T. Graham denied Jarjura’s request for an injunction against the state and his opponent.[7][8]

In the state Democratic primary, held on August 10, 2010, Jarjura was defeated by Lembo.[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "For the third time this year, a political campaign awaits a judge's decision | The Connecticut Mirror". Ctmirror.org. 2010-07-27. Archived from the original on 2010-08-06. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
  2. ^ "Family Institute of Connecticut". Ctfamily.org. Archived from the original on 2011-04-06. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
  3. ^ Altimari, Daniela (2007-07-26). "Article: New Leader At Family Institute: A Former Liberal, State Native To Head... | AccessMyLibrary - Promoting library advocacy". AccessMyLibrary. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
  4. ^ "Governor Rowland: More Visible This Year, Is He A Plus Or Poison To Candidates? - Hartford Courant". Articles.courant.com. 2010-07-25. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
  5. ^ "Jarjura takes hits in race for comptroller | The Connecticut Mirror". Ctmirror.org. 2010-07-30. Archived from the original on 2010-08-07. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
  6. ^ a b "Jarjura Sues Over Lembo's Public Campaign Grant". NBC Connecticut. 2010-07-23. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
  7. ^ "Judge rejects effort to block public funding for Lembo | The Connecticut Mirror". Ctmirror.org. 2010-07-27. Archived from the original on 2010-08-06. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
  8. ^ "Judge Denies Jarjura Lawsuit, Lembo Free To Spend". CT News Junkie. 2010-07-27. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
  9. ^ "Connecticut Primaries: Results". Hartford Courant. August 10, 2010. Archived from the original on July 7, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2010.
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Connecticut House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 74th district
1993–2002 		Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Waterbury, Connecticut
2002–2011 		Succeeded by
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