Alex Knopp
| Alex Knopp | |
|---|---|
| 38th Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut | |
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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 | |
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In office 1993–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Sally Bolster (Redistricted) |
| Succeeded by | Bob Duff |
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 139th district | |
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In office 1987–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Jacob Rudolf |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Ryan (Redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1947 (age 68–69) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Bette Bono |
| Children | Jessie, Andrew |
| Residence | Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Alma mater |
Wesleyan University (B.A. 1969) |
Alex A. Knopp (born ca. 1947), a Democrat, is a former two-term mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut. He served from 2001 to 2005.[1] He was defeated for re-election on November 8, 2005 by Republican Richard A. Moccia.[2]
Prior to serving as mayor, he served eight terms as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, first representing the 139th District for three terms from 1987 to 1993 and then due to redistricting, representing the 137th District for four more terms from 1993 to 2001.
He served two terms as Norwalk Councilman-at-Large from 1983 to 1987. Since 2008, Knopp has been serving as the Executive Director of the Center for Public Service and Social Justice at Yale University.[3] Since 2006, he has also been a Visiting Clinical Lecturer at Yale Law School.[4]
Knopp is the son of Burton Knopp and Fay Honey Irving of Westport.[5] Knopp received his B.A. from Wesleyan University in 1969, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude. He received his J.D. from George Washington University Law School in 1981, graduating as the valedictorian of his class.[6]
References
- ↑ "List of mayors of Norwalk, 1913 – present" (PDF). Retrieved on 2010-03-10.
- ↑ "Elections for Mayor or First Selectman in Connecticut - Tuesday, November 8, 2005" (PDF). Retrieved on 2010-03-10.
- ↑ Archived December 27, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "Alex A. Knopp | Yale Law School". Law.yale.edu. Retrieved 2014-03-29.
- ↑ "Burton Knopp, 93 - WestportNow.com - Westport, Connecticut". WestportNow.com. 2010-04-25. Retrieved 2014-03-29.
- ↑ "Debate: Alex Knopp and Randall Avery - Norwalk Plus calendar". Norwalkplus.com. 2010-10-16. Retrieved 2014-03-29.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Frank J. Esposito |
Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut 2001-05 |
Succeeded by Richard A. Moccia |
| Preceded by Sally Bolster (Redistricted) |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 137th district 1993–2001 |
Succeeded by Bob Duff |
| Preceded by Jacob Rudolf |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 139th district 1987–1993 |
Succeeded by Kevin Ryan (Redistricted) |