Mary Ann Handley

Mary Ann Handley
Member of the Connecticut Senate
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)
PartyDemocratic
EducationConnecticut College (BA)
University of Connecticut (MA)

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.

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.

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.

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

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References

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  2. ↑ "Mary Ann Handley - Topics - NY Daily News". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on 2008-08-28. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
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  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.
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