LEGISLATIVE · CT · 1999-2011
Tom Gaffey
State Senator · Senate · Democrat · Connecticut
NOTABLE
On the record
Pleaded guilty 2011 to larceny + double-billing state for travel; 30-day sentence
SEVERITY · FELONY
Background
Tom Gaffey occupied the State Senator · Senate office in Connecticut for 12 years (1999–2011). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Ernie Newton (latest tracked occupant of this seat). Press-relevant: Pleaded guilty 2011 to larceny + double-billing state for travel; 30-day sentence. Same-year political environment (1999): Governor John Rowland; Attorney General Richard Blumenthal; Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz.
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Others who held this office in Connecticut
- Ernie Newton (1986-2005)