Janet M. Mills
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Janet Marsico Mills | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 140th district | |
| In office 1985–1987 | |
| Preceded by | John Atkin |
| Succeeded by | Douglas Mintz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Circa 1921 Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.[1] |
| Died | 1991[2] Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | David W. Mills |
| Residence(s) | Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Alma mater | Merrill Business School[3] |
Janet Marsico Mills (c. 1921 – 1991) was an American politician who served as the Connecticut state representative for the 140th district from 1985 to 1986. A member of the Republican Party, she was a resident of Norwalk.
Early life and family
[edit]Mills was born and raised in Norwalk.[3] She married David W. Mills when he returned from serving in World War II in 1945.
Political career
[edit]Mills was president of the Norwalk Republican Women's Association, and of the Norwalk Taxpayer's League. She was a member of the coalition for Children and Youth, Inc., and a member of the Education and Housing for Fairfield 2000 organization and the State Legislative Task Force on Interracial Adoption.[2] She served as a commissioner of the Norwalk Housing Authority from 1983 to 1987, and as its vice-chairman.[2]
She made her first run for elected office in 1982 against incumbent Democrat John Atkin,[4] but was defeated.
She tried again in 1984, and defeated Atkin for the seat.
Mills was defeated for reelection in 1986 by Douglas Mintz.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Hour - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
- ^ a b c "RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF JANET M. MILLS. Resolved by this House". www.cga.ct.gov.
- ^ a b "The Hour - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
- ^ "The Hour - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
- ^ Norwalk Hour, November 5, 1986 Democrats, p 25