Connecticut

Dannel P. Malloy
Governor

Dannel P. (Dan) Malloy was inaugurated as Governor of Connecticut on January 5, 2011. 

In his inaugural address, Governor Malloy acknowledged the economic and employment crisis that created an unfriendly environment for employment in Connecticut and has challenged its public services.  He drew upon Connecticut’s heritage as providing the roots for shared sacrifice, shared opportunity, and shared prosperity ahead.  Beginning with an immediate joint session of the legislature, he pledged to work in a bipartisan manner for rational, honest and achievable change.

Governor Malloy was the longest-serving Mayor of Stamford, holding that position for 14 years from 1995 to 2009.  As Mayor, he oversaw the city’s transformation, bringing nearly 5,000 new jobs to the city and obtaining increased funding for programs to ensure that the city’s residents had access to safe and affordable housing.  His revitalization efforts turned Stamford into one of Forbes?top 10 most livable U.S. cities, and repeatedly earned the FBI’s label of one of the top 10 safest cities in the U.S.  Prior to his tenure as mayor, Dan Malloy served on the Stamford Board of Finance.

Governor Malloy was born and still lives in Stamford.  The youngest of eight siblings, he overcame childhood learning and physical disabilities and learned the lessons of perseverance.  He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Boston College and received his law degree from Boston College Law School.  After receiving his law degree, he became a successful prosecutor, serving as an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn and winning 22 convictions in 23 felony cases.  He later became a partner in the Stamford law firm of Abate and Fox.

Throughout his life he has been active in the local and state communities and has been involved with various charities and outreach organizations.

Governor Malloy and his wife, Cathy have three sons; Dannel, Ben, and Sam.