This biographical article is written like a résumé. (October 2019) |
Len Fasano | |
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President pro tempore of the Connecticut Senate | |
In office February 28, 2017 – January 9, 2019 Serving with Martin Looney | |
Preceded by | Martin Looney |
Succeeded by | Martin Looney |
Minority Leader of the Connecticut Senate | |
In office January 7, 2015 – January 6, 2021 | |
Preceded by | John P. McKinney |
Succeeded by | Kevin C. Kelly |
Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 34th district | |
In office January 8, 2003 – January 6, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Brian McDermott |
Succeeded by | Paul Cicarella |
Personal details | |
Born | New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. | May 15, 1958
Political party | Republican |
Education | Yale University (BS) Quinnipiac University (JD) Boston University (LLM) |
Len Fasano (born May 15, 1958) is a Republican member of the Connecticut Senate, representing the 34th District since 2003.[1] Fasano was sworn in as Senate Republican President Pro Tempore in January 2017. Under the new leadership role Senator Fasano will lead a Republican caucus with considerably more control over the Senate's agenda than in previous years[2] as a result of a power sharing agreement negotiated after Republicans gained three seats in the Connecticut Senate,[3] creating a tie for the first time since 1893.[4] Previously, he had served as the Senate Minority Leader since 2015.
Fasano has been the State Senator for the 34th Senate District since 2003, representing the suburbs of New Haven in the Connecticut Senate, including the towns of Durham (part), East Haven, North Haven (part), and Wallingford.
Fasano announced his plans to not seek reelection and retire from the State Senate in March 2020.[5]