Janet M. Mills
Janet Marsico Mills (ca. 1921 – 1991) was an American politician who served as the Connecticut State Representative for the 140th district from 1985 to 1986. A member of the Republican Party, she was a resident of Norwalk.
Janet Marsico Mills | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 140th district | |
| In office 1985–1987 | |
| Preceded by | John Atkin |
| Succeeded by | Douglas Mintz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Circa 1921 Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.[1] |
| Died | 1991[2] Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | David W. Mills |
| Residence | Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Alma mater | Merrill Business School[3] |
Early life and family
Mills was born and raised in Norwalk.[3] She married David W. Mills when he returned from serving in World War II in 1945.
Political career
Mills was president of the Norwalk Republican Women's Association, and of the Norwalk Taxpayer's League. She was a member of the coalition for Children and Youth, Inc., and a member of the Education and Housing for Fairfield 2000 organization and the State Legislative Task Force on Interracial Adoption.[2] She served as a commissioner of the Norwalk Housing Authority from 1983–1987, and as its vice-chairman.[2]
She made her first run for elected office in 1982 against incumbent Democrat John Atkin,[4] but was defeated.
She tried again in 1984, and defeated Atkin for the seat.
Mills was defeated for reelection in 1986 by Douglas Mintz.[5]
References
- "The Hour - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
- "RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF JANET M. MILLS. Resolved by this House:". www.cga.ct.gov.
- "The Hour - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
- "The Hour - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
- Norwalk Hour, November 5, 1986 Democrats, p 25
| Preceded by John Atkin |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 140th District 1985 – 1987 |
Succeeded by Douglas Mintz |