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Dannel Malloy
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Malloy in 2016
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| 6th Chancellor of the University of Maine System | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | James H. Page |
| 88th Governor of Connecticut | |
| In office January 5, 2011 – January 9, 2019 |
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| Lieutenant | Nancy Wyman |
| Preceded by | Jodi Rell |
| Succeeded by | Ned Lamont |
| 29th Mayor of Stamford | |
| In office December 1, 1995 – November 30, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Stanley Esposito |
| Succeeded by | Michael Pavia |
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Dannel Patrick Malloy
July 21, 1955 Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Cathy Lambert
(m. 1982) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Boston College (BA, JD) |
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Dannel Patrick Malloy (born July 21, 1955) is an American politician. He served as the 88th governor of Connecticut from 2011 to 2019. He is a member of the Democratic Party. From 2016 to 2017, he led the Democratic Governors Association. In July 2019, he became the Chancellor of the University of Maine System.
Malloy was born in Stamford, Connecticut. He went to Boston College for both his undergraduate and law degrees. He started his career as a prosecutor in New York in 1980. Later, he moved back to Stamford and worked as a lawyer. He was on the Stamford board of finance from 1984 to 1994. After that, he was elected Mayor of Stamford. He served four terms as mayor, from December 1995 to December 2009.
Malloy first ran for Governor of Connecticut in 2006 but did not win the Democratic primary. He ran again in 2010 and won the primary easily. He then faced Thomas C. Foley in the general election and won by a small number of votes. Malloy became governor on January 5, 2011. He was reelected in 2014, winning against Foley again. He did not run for reelection in 2018. Ned Lamont became the next governor on January 9, 2019.
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Early Life and Education
Dannel Patrick Malloy was born and grew up in Stamford, Connecticut. He was the youngest of eight children. His parents were Agnes Veronica Egan, a nurse, and William Francis Malloy. He is of Irish background and was raised Catholic.
As a child, Malloy had learning difficulties. He also had trouble with motor coordination. For example, he did not learn to tie his shoes until he was in fifth grade. He was later diagnosed with dyslexia. This helped him learn ways to do well in school. He does not write or type much. He also rarely reads from notes in public. However, he developed a very strong memory. He graduated with high honors from Boston College. There, he met his wife, Cathy. He later earned his law degree from Boston College Law School.
After passing the bar exam, Malloy worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, New York. This was from 1980 to 1984. During this time, he handled many felony cases. He won convictions in most of them. After that, he worked as a partner in a law firm in Stamford. He also served on the Stamford Board of Finance from 1983 to 1994.
Mayor of Stamford (1995–2009)
In 1995, Dannel Malloy successfully ran for Mayor of Stamford. He defeated the mayor who was in office at the time, Stanley Esposito. At the same time, voters decided to make the mayor's term four years instead of two. This change started with the next election. Malloy was re-elected three more times: in 1997, 2001, and 2005.
As mayor, Malloy focused on reducing crime. Stamford saw a big drop in serious crimes during his time. Stamford is known as one of the safest cities in the United States. It has often been ranked among the safest cities with over 100,000 people by the FBI.
There were some challenges during his time as mayor. For example, there were disagreements about how to manage the city's fire departments. This was due to a long legal dispute between volunteer fire departments and Malloy's administration. His team wanted to combine the fire departments. However, the volunteer departments did not agree with this idea.
Governor of Connecticut (2011–2019)
Becoming Governor
2006 Election Attempt
In 2004, Malloy was the first person to announce he wanted to be the Democratic candidate for Governor of Connecticut. He won the support of the Democratic Party at their convention in May 2006 by just one vote. However, he lost in the primary election to John DeStefano, Jr., who was the Mayor of New Haven.
2010 Election Success
On February 3, 2009, Malloy began exploring a run for governor. He then announced he would not seek reelection as Mayor of Stamford. On March 9, 2010, he officially filed to run for governor.
Malloy received the Democratic Party's support for governor on May 22, 2010. He won against Ned Lamont in a vote. Even though Malloy had the party's endorsement, Lamont decided to challenge him in a primary election. The primary was held on August 10, 2010. Malloy won with 58% of the votes.
Malloy chose Nancy Wyman to be his running mate for Lieutenant Governor. She was the only woman elected Connecticut Comptroller since the office began. Malloy and Wyman ran together as a team. They were both elected on November 2, 2010.
Malloy faced Republican Thomas C. Foley in the election. Foley had been a United States Ambassador to Ireland. Foley had never been elected to public office before. The election was very close. On November 3, it was announced that Malloy had won. There was some discussion about polling places in Bridgeport staying open late due to ballot shortages. However, Foley's team found no evidence of enough fraud to change the outcome.
2014 Reelection
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On March 28, 2014, Malloy announced he would seek a second term. He had full support and no opponents in the Democratic primary. On August 12, Tom Foley won the Republican nomination. This made the 2014 election a rematch of the close 2010 race. As expected, it was a very tight election. On November 4, Malloy won reelection with 51.1 percent of the vote. Foley accepted the election results on November 5.
Time as Governor
Malloy became the 88th Governor of Connecticut on January 5, 2011. He took over from Republican Governor Jodi Rell.
In the state elections of November 2012, Republicans tried to link Democratic lawmakers to Malloy. At the time, Malloy's approval ratings were often low. However, this strategy did not work. Democrats did not lose any seats in either house of the legislature. Malloy said the results showed that "tough times require tough decisions." He believed that leaders should not be afraid to make hard choices, especially if they explain why those choices are needed.
In July 2016, a survey showed that Malloy was one of the most unpopular governors in the country. He had a 64% disapproval rating. On April 13, 2017, Malloy announced he would not seek reelection in 2018. Ned Lamont became governor after him on January 9, 2019.
Economy and Budget
When Malloy first became governor, he had to deal with a huge budget problem. The state had a multibillion-dollar deficit. Malloy introduced a plan he called "shared sacrifice." This plan included increasing several taxes, such as the income tax, gas tax, sales tax, and estate tax. It also aimed to save $1 billion each year through agreements with state worker unions. Malloy chose not to cut money given to cities and towns. This aid would have been at risk if the union agreements were not reached. After two months of talks, in May 2011, Malloy secured $1.6 billion in union agreements. This budget deal meant that, unlike many other states, there were no layoffs of state workers. Many of Malloy's proposed tax increases were not popular.
Social Issues
Malloy supported progressive social measures. This included protections for transgender people. He praised the Transgender Rights Bill HB 6599 and promised to sign it into law. It passed the legislature and he signed it on July 5, 2011. This law protects the rights of transgender residents. This includes the right to use public facilities that match a person's gender identity.
On September 21, 2011, Malloy issued Executive Orders 9 and 10. These orders aimed to allow certain workers, like day care workers and personal care assistants, to form unions. He believed these workers, who were often low-paid, deserved the chance to bargain together for better conditions.
Education Reforms
Malloy's main education reform bill was passed by the Connecticut House of Representatives and signed into law in May 2012. This law increased money for early childhood education and schools in poorer areas. It created 1,000 more preschool spots. It also started a reading program for young children. The law also changed how teacher tenure worked, linking it to how well teachers performed.
Voting Rights
Also in May 2012, Malloy signed a bill that expanded voting rights in Connecticut. This law allowed people to register to vote on the same day as an election. Other parts of the bill, like allowing early voting and "no-excuse" absentee ballots, were put to a vote in 2014. The law also allowed for online voter registration starting in 2014.
Gun Laws
After the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown in December 2012, Malloy pushed for stronger gun control laws. In April 2013, he signed a bill into law. This bill had support from both major parties. It required universal background checks for gun purchases. It also banned gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. The law created the country's first list for dangerous-weapon offenders. It also added over 100 types of guns to the state's assault weapons ban.
In December 2015, Malloy announced he would issue an executive order. This order would stop anyone on federal terrorist watchlists from getting permits to buy firearms in Connecticut. It would also take away existing permits from people on these lists.
Immigration Laws
On June 7, 2013, Malloy signed a bill that allowed all residents of Connecticut to apply for a driver's license. This included undocumented immigrants. He said it was important for public safety. These licenses cannot be used to vote or to board a plane. The law took effect in July 2015.
Other Important Issues
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In May 2012, Malloy signed a bill that ended Connecticut's ban on selling alcohol on Sundays. Before this, Connecticut was one of the few states that still had strict rules against Sunday alcohol sales.
In response to Hurricane Sandy in October 2012, Malloy quickly took action. He declared a state of emergency. President Barack Obama approved Connecticut's request for emergency help. Hundreds of National Guard personnel were sent to help. Malloy ordered all state highways to close. Many cities in Connecticut issued evacuation orders. Malloy's quick response helped the state avoid much of the severe damage that affected nearby New York City and New Jersey. Five people died, and over 30,000 houses were destroyed. The Federal Emergency Management Agency gave the state over $283 million in the six months after the hurricane. In August 2013, Malloy announced that the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development was providing another $71.8 million.
Chancellor of University of Maine System
Malloy was chosen to be the Chancellor of the University of Maine System on May 30, 2019. He started this role on July 1. As Chancellor, Malloy leads the university system. Since 2021, some changes have happened under his leadership. Three of the eight campus presidents in the University of Maine System have left their positions.
Memberships and Roles
- Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, 2016 – 2017
- Trustee and Vice Chair for Education of the Jobs, Education & Workforce Committee, United States Conference of Mayors
- Co-chair of Small Business/Partner America Task Force, United States Conference of Mayors
- Former Member, Executive Committee of the Democratic National Committee
- Former President, Connecticut Conference of Municipalities
- Adjunct Professor, the University of Connecticut
- Member, Board of Trustees, Mitchell College, New London, Connecticut
- Member, Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition
Personal Life
Malloy and his wife, Cathy, have been married since 1982. Cathy Malloy is the chief executive officer of the Greater Hartford Arts Council. They have three sons named Dannel, Ben, and Sam.
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See also
In Spanish: Dan Malloy para niños
