photo portrait of Senator Bob Duff

State Senator Bob Duff

Assistant Majority Leader

Chair: Banks; Vice Chair: Energy and Technology; Transportation; Member: Appropriations

Representing Norwalk & Darien

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The Press Room

Senator Duff’s recent press releases and Press Kit (includes headshot and bio).

Legislation

Bills introduced by Senator Duff during the 2009 session (at www.cga.ct.gov).

 
Budget Forum

Slide presentation from March 16, 2009:
Budget Forum Slides (443k)

Newsletters

Senator Duff’s recent constituent newsletters (Adobe PDF format).
Three Issues (133k)
Heating & Energy (318k)
2008 District News (686k)

e-Newsletters

Senator Duff’s Capitol News:
June ’09 Capitol News
May ’09 Capitol News
April ’09 Capitol News

E-mail:

Duff@senatedems.ct.gov

Phone Numbers

Capitol: 860-240-0414;
or toll-free within CT,
1-800-842-1420
Home: 203-840-1333

Address:

Legislative Office Building
Room 2400
Hartford, CT 06106-1591

About Senator Duff

Senator Bob Duff represents the 25th Senatorial District, which includes Norwalk and Darien. Reelected to his third term in the state Senate in 2008 he continues to serve as chair of the Banks Committee and as vice chair of the Transportation and Energy & Technology Committees. Bob also chairs two subcommittees as a member of the Appropriations Committee.

Legislative Achievements

Bob’s continuing commitment to “stand up for you” is evidenced by his legislative accomplishments. Determined to save Connecticut homeowners from the ravages of predatory lending, in 2008 Bob rallied the legislature to create a package of assistance programs and reforms to reduce the number of home foreclosures in the state. He’s also led the way in energy conservation and planning, historic preservation, consumer protection and transportation.

As co-chair of the Appropriations Committee’s Results-based Accountability Subcommittee, Bob is at the helm of an exciting new initiative, applying a proven method of analysis to the state’s budget process. It rewards programs that meet specific goals and axes those that don’t live up to their promises. Considerable waste has been eliminated saving taxpayers millions of dollars.

Awards & Recognition

Throughout his legislative career, Bob has been honored by numerous civic organizations for his leadership, including the Norwalk YMCA, The Workplace Inc., AARP of Connecticut, the Lockwood-Matthews Mansion Museum, the Save Cranbury Association, the Side-by-Side Charter School, the American Heart Association and the American Lung Association.

In September 2004, Bob was one of only 35 legislators nationwide accepted into the Fleming Leadership Institute. Just two years later, Bob was one of only two state legislators chosen to participate in the Emerging Leaders’ Conference, sponsored by the State Legislative Leaders Foundation. Both opportunities provided Bob with enhanced leadership-skills training.

Personal & Professional Accomplishments

Bob’s Norwalk family ties go back five generations. His passion for public service began at the age of eight. That’s when Bob voiced his concerns for the future of Duffy Field to then-mayor William Collins. We still have our Duffy Field, now renamed Veteran’s Park.

After attending Norwalk Public Schools Bob moved to Virginia to earn his degree in political science from Lynchburg College. There, Bob honed his political skills as a student senator, campus leader and intern for U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT). Once back in Norwalk he eagerly took a position as a substitute teacher from 1993 to 1995.

Prior to his election to the Senate, Bob represented the people of Norwalk’s 137th Assembly District for three years. Bob is a real estate professional with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. He’s helped people buy and sell property for thirteen years in the Norwalk office.

Bob, his wife, Tracey, and their two sons live on Toilsome Avenue in Norwalk.




















 
Look and Listen

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Protecting Consumers

June 18 - Senator Duff details an important piece of legislation passed during the regular legislative session that is designed to protect consumers who have fallen on difficult financial times from foreclosure rescue and debt negotiating scammers.

Preventing Child Abuse

April 28 - Senator Duff joins a group of Norwalk students in their efforts to raise awareness of child abuse by placing more than 1,500 stuffed animals on the State Capitol lawn.

Foreclosure Mediation Program

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PODCAST: March 13 - Senator Bob Duff discusses proposed legislation to expand Connecticut’s Foreclosure Mediation Program. He’s also interested in seeing mandatory participation in the successful program. Listen with the player above or visit our Podcast page.

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Mortgage Crisis Job Training

This is a new Connecticut program that helps borrowers at risk of foreclosure increase their job skills and earning potential. The program came to fruition as a result of legislation Senator Duff introduced in 2008. Visit their Web site to learn more.

Becoming More Energy Efficient

Download this helpful brochure “What Does it Cost?,” from CL&P that helps explain electric usage and costs within your home.

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