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Nolan

First Name
Anthony
Last Name
Nolan
Towns
New London
Address
Legislative Office Building, Room 5004
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
Phone
1-800-842-8267
(860) 240-8585
Email
Anthony.Nolan@cga.ct.gov
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Template
Multiple News Articles
District Number
39
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District Map
/sites/default/files/House_District_039.pdf
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Anthony Nolan was first elected in 2018 as State Representative for New London’s 39th district. He is a member of the Aging, Appropriations, Veterans' and Military Affairs, and Internship Committees, and serves as a Deputy Speaker of the House.

Speaker of the House Matt Ritter appointed Nolan to the state's Juvenile Justice Policy and Oversight Committee. Ritter cited Nolan's law enforcement background and support and advocacy of legislation targeting racism and social justice.

Nolan has spent his entire life in public service. He served with the U.S. Navy and retired in April 2023 after 23 years as a New London Police Officer. He was a four-term member of the New London City Council and served as Council President during a difficult time. Nolan is a deacon at Shiloh Baptist Church and an advocate for many youth programs in the city.

Youth advocacy is a priority for Nolan who represented children’s interests on the Board of Education. He has also volunteered in countless programs including the New London Youth Collaborative and the city Youth Talent Show.

Nolan was awarded the NAACP Freedom Fund Award, NAACP Danny Jenkins Memorial Award, the Rotary Club of New London Unsung Hero Award, and the National Council of Negro Woman (NCNCW) - Bethune Legacy Award.