Richard J. Balducci
American politician
Richard J. Balducci (born March 6, 1942) is a retired lobbyist and politician from Newington, Connecticut who was the Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1989 to 1992. He also served one term in the Connecticut State Senate.
Political career
Balducci currently sits on the board of regents of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities. He is the head of the Board's Finance and Infrastructure Committee.
Business career
Balducci taught history for 17 years in the Newington public school system. He was also a partner in New England Recovery, an automobile salvage business.
Balducci is a partner in the lobbying firm Doyle, D'Amore and Balducci.
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