Joseph M. Suggs Jr. facts for kids
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Joseph M. Suggs Jr.
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| Connecticut State Treasurer | |
| In office March 3, 1993 – 1995 |
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| Governor | Lowell Weicker |
| Preceded by | Francisco L. Borges |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Burnham |
| Mayor of Bloomfield, Connecticut | |
| In office 1989–1993 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | August 1, 1940 Hartford, Connecticut, US |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Residence | Bloomfield, Connecticut |
| Alma mater | University of Hartford (BS) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Joseph M. Suggs Jr. was born on August 1, 1940. He is an American politician. He worked as the top money manager for the state of Connecticut. This job is called the State Treasurer. He held this important role from 1993 to 1995.
Joseph Suggs' Political Career
Mr. Suggs became the State Treasurer because the person before him, Francisco L. Borges, left the job early. The Connecticut General Assembly chose Mr. Suggs to finish the term. This means he was picked, not elected, for this first time.
Later, in 1994, Mr. Suggs ran for the same job in a general election. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He lost to a Republican candidate, Christopher Burnham.
Before becoming State Treasurer, Mr. Suggs was the mayor of Bloomfield, Connecticut. He served as mayor from 1989 to 1993. He was the first African American mayor of Bloomfield. At that time, he was also the only Black mayor in a suburban town in Connecticut.
In 1998, Mr. Suggs tried to become a candidate for the US Congress. He wanted to represent Connecticut's 1st congressional district. However, he lost in the primary election to John B. Larson. In 2018, he ran for the Connecticut House of Representatives in a special election, but he lost by a small number of votes.
Early Life and Other Work
Mr. Suggs worked for 27 years at a company called Monsanto. He was a laboratory supervisor there. He retired from Monsanto in 1993. He helped develop PET plastic bottles. These bottles are now used a lot for drinks.
Joseph Suggs was born in Hartford. He grew up in Coventry. He served in the US Air Force. In 1978, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Hartford.
He has been a part of many important groups. He served on the boards of the University of Hartford and Saint Francis Hospital. He also helped lead the Council of Institutional Investors. The NAACP recognized him twice. They named him one of the 100 Most Influential Blacks of Connecticut. Today, he works as a business consultant.
Family Life
Mr. Suggs is a widower. His wife, Mary, passed away in 1989. He has three children. Their names are Ronald, Rosemary, and Felicia.
