Joseph Mann facts for kids

Joseph E. Mann (born in 1955) is a former politician from Norwalk, Connecticut. He served as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, which is a part of the state government that helps create laws for Connecticut.

Mann represented the people of the 140th assembly district for two terms, from 2003 to 2007. Before that, he was also very active in his local city government. He served for nine years on the Norwalk Common Council.

Early Life and Education

Joseph E. Mann was born in North Carolina and was the oldest of five children. When he was three years old, his family moved to Norwalk, Connecticut, in 1958. He grew up in Norwalk and went to public schools there.

In 1973, he graduated from Brien McMahon High School. After high school, he went to Bethune-Cookman College to study business. Later, in 1996, he also graduated from the Hartford Seminary.

Political Career in Connecticut

In November 2002, Joseph E. Mann was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives. He officially began his job on January 8, 2003. As a representative, his main role was to help make decisions and pass laws that would benefit the people in his district and the entire state.

While serving in the state government, Mann was part of several important groups called committees. These committees focus on specific topics. He worked on:

• The Human Services Committee
• The Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
• The Select Committee on Housing, where he was the Vice-Chair

His time as a state representative ended in 2007.

Community Service and Leadership

Besides his work in state politics, Joseph E. Mann has been very involved in his community of Norwalk. He has held many important roles to help improve the city and support its residents.

Some of his leadership roles include:

• Serving as President & CEO of Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now, Inc. (NEON), an organization that helps people in the community.
• Being a member of the Board of Trustees for Norwalk Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk Hospital, and the YMCA of Norwalk.
• Acting as a Justice of the Peace, a person who can perform certain legal duties.
• Being an active member of the Norwalk Branch of the NAACP, a civil rights organization.

Awards and Recognition

Throughout his career, Joseph E. Mann has received many awards for his leadership and service to the community. These honors show how much people appreciate his hard work.

For example, he was named one of the 100 Most Influential Blacks in Connecticut by the NAACP in both 2009 and 2011. He also received community service awards from several organizations for his dedication to helping others.