Alex Knopp
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Alex A. Knopp (born September 23, 1947[1]) is an American professor and former politician who served three terms as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 139th District, which encompassed Norwalk, from 1987 to 1993. He served another four terms from the 137th District between 1993 and 2001 for the Democratic Party.
Quick Facts 38th Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut, Preceded by ...
Alex Knopp | |
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38th Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut | |
In office 2001–2005 | |
Preceded by | Frank J. Esposito |
Succeeded by | Richard A. Moccia |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 137th district | |
In office 1993–2001 | |
Preceded by | Sally Bolster (Redistricted) |
Succeeded by | Bob Duff |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 139th district | |
In office 1987–1993 | |
Preceded by | Jacob Rudolf |
Succeeded by | Kevin Ryan (Redistricted) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1947-09-23) September 23, 1947 (age 76) Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Bette L. Bono
(m. 1984) |
Children | 2 |
Parent | Fay Honey Knopp |
Residence | Norwalk, Connecticut |
Alma mater | Wesleyan University (B.A. 1969) George Washington University Law School (J.D 1981) |
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From 2001 to 2005, Knopp served two-terms as mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut.[2] He was defeated for re-election on November 8, 2005, by Republican Richard A. Moccia.[3]