Douglas Mintz
| Douglas C. Mintz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 140th District | |
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In office 1986–1992 | |
| Preceded by | Janet M. Mills |
| Succeeded by | Donnie Sellers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1952 |
| Political party |
Democratic A Connecticut Party |
| Spouse(s) | Elaine Valecca Mintz |
| Residence | Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Alma mater |
University of Michigan (B.G.S.) Western New England College (J.D. 1978) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Religion | Jewish |
Douglas C. Mintz (born 1952) is a judge on the Stamford/Norwalk District Superior Court in Connecticut.[1] He is a former Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Norwalk, Connecticut's 140th House district. He resigned his seat to become a judge, causing a vacancy and a special election was held to fill it in February 1993.
Early life and family
He is the son of Lewis and Lea Mintz. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.G.S. and from Western New England College with a J.D. He was admitted to the bar in 1978.[2] In 1991, while serving in the Connecticut House, he met and married, the former Democratic Clerk in the Appropriations Committee Elaine Valecca.[3]
Political career
He was chair of the Norwalk Conservation Commission.[4][5]
He defeated incumbent Republican Janet M. Mills in 1986.
In 1992, he was selected by Governor Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. to become a Superior Court judge.[6] A special election was called to fill the vacancy.[7]
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| Preceded by Janet M. Mills |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 140th District 1986 – 1992 |
Succeeded by Donnie Sellers |