Mary Ann Handley (May 13, 1936 – December 9, 2023) was an American politician. Handley, a Democrat, served as a member of the Connecticut State Senate from 1997 until her retirement in 2010. She was Chief Deputy Majority Leader, as well as a member of the Appropriations, Commerce, Higher Education and Employment Advancement, and Judiciary Committees.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Mary Ann Handley
Connecticut Senator from the 4th District
In office
1997–2011
Preceded byPaul Munns
Succeeded bySteve Cassano
Constituencyrepresented Bolton, Glastonbury, Manchester, and Marlborough
Personal details
Born(1936-05-13)May 13, 1936
Manchester, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedDecember 9, 2023(2023-12-09) (aged 87)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materConnecticut College (BA)
University of Connecticut (MA)

A resident of Manchester, she represented Bolton, Glastonbury, Manchester, and Marlborough in the Connecticut Senate. Before being elected to the senate, Handley served as deputy mayor of Manchester (1991–1996) and as a member of the Manchester Board of Directors (1987–1989, 1991–1996). Handley also was a college professor from 1967 to 1997.[8]

Handley was born and raised in Manchester. She held a Bachelor of Arts from Connecticut College and a Master of Arts from the University of Connecticut.[9][10]

Handley died on December 9, 2023, at the age of 87.[11]

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References

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  1. ^ Holtz, Jeff (13 April 2008). "Bill Would Make Casinos Smoke-Free". The New York Times.
  2. ^ "Mary Ann Handley - Topics - NY Daily News". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on 2008-08-28. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
  3. ^ http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/results/?keywords=mary+ann+handley&x=16&y=7 [dead link]
  4. ^ http://www.courant.com/search/dispatcher.front?Query=mary+ann+handley&target=article&sortby=display_time++descending[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Sen. Mary Ann Handley, 73, Retiring from State Senate; Won't Miss Midnight Sessions, Long Hours at State Capitol - Capitol Watch". blogs.courant.com. Archived from the original on 15 December 2009. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  6. ^ "Sen. Jonathan Harris and Mary Ann Handley Hailed on Final Day in Senate; Harris Running for Secretary of the State - Capitol Watch". blogs.courant.com. Archived from the original on 20 September 2011. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  7. ^ "Press Release from State Senator Mary Ann Handley". Archived from the original on 2009-02-05. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
  8. ^ "State Senator Mary Ann Handley". Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
  9. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2011-01-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. ^ "15 Famous Alumni from Connecticut College | Online Education Blog". www.onlinecollegeguru.com. Archived from the original on 29 March 2010. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  11. ^ "Former CT state senator, a professor and politician in Manchester, remembered as a trailblazer".
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Preceded by
Paul Munns
Connecticut Senator from the Fourth District
1997–2010
Succeeded by
Stephen T. Cassano