Bryan Anderson (American politician)
Bryan Anderson | |
|---|---|
| New Haven Ward 27 Alder | |
| In office 1992–1994 | |
| Milford Alderman 5th district | |
| In office 2011–2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1955 (age 69–70) New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Connecticut, Fordham University |
Bryan Neil Anderson (born 1955) is an American politician and former public school teacher. Anderson was New Haven's Ward 27 alder from 1992 to 1994 and Milford's 5th district alderman.
Early life
Born 1955, Anderson's family lived in subsidized housing in New Haven, Connecticut for veterans returning from WWII, gaining this because Anderson's father severed in the Philippines and Guam. The family later moved to Hamden, Connecticut, where Anderson grew up.[1]
When Anderson was 14, he worked as an intern for late U.S. Representative Stewart McKinney.[2]
Anderson attended Hamden High School. Anderson studied political science and, drama at the University of Connecticut.[2][1] In 1977, Anderson was elected the University of Connecticut Board of Trustee's student representative on the Connecticut Board of Higher Education.[3]
In 1973, Anderson became a messenger for the Connecticut State Senate.[4]
Career
Politics
Anderson was elected as a Hamden constable in the 1973 race.[1][5] Anderson became the youngest holder of public office in Hamden's history.[5]
Anderson successfully ran Larry DeNardis’s 1980 race for Connecticut's third House Congressional District.[2][1]
Charles Allen III beat Anderson for the 10th District seat in the State Senate in the 1991 race.[a][6]
Anderson moved back to New Haven, beating Martin Dunleavy to become the Ward 27 alderman in 1992. As an alder Anderson ran programs such as the city's housing programs and a drug treatment program, before leaving office in 1994.[2][7] In the same year as his election, Anderson wrote a letter to the then Governor of Connecticut, Lowell Weicker Jr. asking for property tax relief. The letter condemned the 46% tax increase over the previous 4 years. The letter was signed by 21 of the 30 New Haven alders.[8]
In 1997, Anderson moved to Milford, Connecticut. Anderson was Milford's Fifth District Aldermen from 2011 to 2019.[2][9] Anderson was Milford's first African American alderman.[1]
Anderson switched from a Republican to a Democrat in 1998, citing the Republican led impeachment of Bill Clinton as the last straw.[2]
Anderson stated he was going to run for House Representative in Connecticut's third Congressional District in 2017. This decision challenged Democrat and longtime holder of the seat, Rosa DeLauro.[1] Anderson's campaign was met with mixed reactions by members of his own party.[10] Anderson later suspended his campaign for the seat.[11]
A debate in Milford's Board of Aldermen that resulted in new parking regulations started when Anderson investigated one of his constituent's complaints. During his investigation of the complaint, Anderson found that a truck was leaking oil, and that there wasn't anything in the city regulations preventing it.[12]
Anderson ran for the state house representative of Connecticut's 119th district in the 2020 race.[13][14] Anderson lost to Kathy Kennedy, losing by 87 votes[b].[15][16]
Education
In 2002, Anderson became an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, commuting from his home in Milford. Anderson retired from his teaching job in 2017. Anderson gained his education degree at Fordham University.[2]
Notes
References
- ^ a b c d e f Dion, Jill (September 25, 2017). "Milford Alderman Bryan Anderson to challenge DeLauro in 3rd District". The Milford Mirror. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g Bass, Paul (2017-09-26). "Fellow Democrat takes on Rosa DeLauro". CT Mirror. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
- ^ "Commissioner Admits Some Errors: Top Cop Defends Reilly investigation". Manchester Journal Inquirer. July 9, 1977. p. 6.
- ^ "The Hartford Report". The Hamden Chronicle. January 4, 1973. p. 2.
In addition, Bryan Anderson, a senior at Hamden High School, will be a messenger in the State Senate.
- ^ a b "DiMeo Romp A Shocker To All Record Margins Defeats Adams". Hamden Chronicle. November 8, 1973. p. 1.
Bryan Anderson, at age 18 the youngest candidate for public office in Hamden history, was one of the seven constables elected on Tuesday.
- ^ Hedgespeth, Adrienne; Hanrashan, William (February 6, 1991). "Allen Takes Senate seat". New Haven Register.
Former Alderman Charles H. 'Chuck' Allen III won a close election Tuesday for the 10th District seat in the State Senate. Allen, a Newhallville Democratic Alderman from 1976 to 1987, unofficially drew 2,867 votes to Republican Bryan R. Anderson's 2,426.
- ^ Hirsh, Kim (October 4, 1991). "It's Anderson vs. Dunleavy in 27th Ward". New Haven Register.
- ^ Hirsh, Kim (July 18, 1992). "Aldermen call for tax aid to homeowners". New Haven Register.
- ^ Dion, Jill (March 27, 2019). "Milford Alderman Bryan Anderson will not seek reelection". The Milford Mirror. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ Vigdor, Neil (September 25, 2017). "Rosa DeLauro to face primary challenge". CT Post. Retrieved April 17, 2025.
- ^ "Congressional candidate Bryan Anderson suspends campaign". The Milford Mirror. April 19, 2018. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ Burgeson, John (October 16, 2018). "Street parking crackdown coming". CT Post.
- ^ Brennan, Leah (September 28, 2020). "Bryan Anderson, Democrat, 119th House district candidate". CT Post. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ McLoughlin, Pam (March 16, 2020). "Former Milford alderman seeks state General Assembly seat". New Haven Register. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Sandra (November 5, 2020). "'I can breathe now' — Unofficial results show Kennedy wins 119th District". The Milford Mirror. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ Fox, Sandra (November 4, 2020). "Milford's Frank Smith wins 118th House District". New Haven Register. Retrieved April 23, 2025.