Cicero B. Booker retired in 1995 after 35 years with the Waterbury Police Department.
Booker, a retired police lieutenant and past president of the Waterbury branch of the NAACP, is currently the minority leader of the Waterbury Board of Aldermen.
Besides his police work, Booker served as a branch board member on the Connecticut State Conference of the NAACP, as well as president of the Waterbury Branch. He was the Connecticut representative for the ACLU National Board of Directors and a member of the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Parole. Currently, he works as an instructor in English as a second language for Waterbury Adult Education.
"Cicero's respected record of leadership, community involvement, and working knowledge of urban issues brings a strength to the Independent Party ticket that is unmatched by the other contenders in the race,'' Thomas E. Marsh, who is running for governor under the Independent Party, said in a statement. "Cicero has been a tireless advocate for fairness and common sense solutions in governance.''
He added, "Cicero and I have taken different paths through life to get to where we stand today - paths that when combined provide a wealth of experience and understanding of the issues facing the residents of Connecticut. We have lived and continue to live with the results of a dysfunctional government.''
Booker, a retired police lieutenant and past president of the Waterbury branch of the NAACP, is currently the minority leader of the Waterbury Board of Aldermen.
Besides his police work, Booker served as a branch board member on the Connecticut State Conference of the NAACP, as well as president of the Waterbury Branch. He was the Connecticut representative for the ACLU National Board of Directors and a member of the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Parole. Currently, he works as an instructor in English as a second language for Waterbury Adult Education.
"Cicero's respected record of leadership, community involvement, and working knowledge of urban issues brings a strength to the Independent Party ticket that is unmatched by the other contenders in the race,'' Thomas E. Marsh, who is running for governor under the Independent Party, said in a statement. "Cicero has been a tireless advocate for fairness and common sense solutions in governance.''
He added, "Cicero and I have taken different paths through life to get to where we stand today - paths that when combined provide a wealth of experience and understanding of the issues facing the residents of Connecticut. We have lived and continue to live with the results of a dysfunctional government.''
From http://www.wix.com/cbbooker/marshbooker
"After full consideration and conversations with Tom Marsh, my family, friends and supporters, I am embracing your collective support. I have decided to run for the State Office of Lieutenant Governor and hopefully continue to represent the peoples' voice against political Expedience. The People in the State of Connecticut have, over the past several election cycles, continuously said they wanted "CHANGE".
I remain steadfast to the goals of the Independent Party of representing the people and not an entrenched system of enhancing the few at the cost of many. Obviously the job is not complete and the Independent Party, friends, some Democrats and Republicans are not subscribing to the two main party alliances reducing your opportunity of choice. With that said, I say again, Tom Marsh and I will be on the ballot for your consideration for Governor and Lieutenant Governor along with a slate of others who are committed individuals as well. I thank you and God bless you."
Cicero B. Booker Jr. is currently serving his fourth term on the City of Waterbury's Board of Alderman. He is serving for the third time as Minority Leader on the board. He is a retired Police Lieutenant from the Waterbury Police Department after serving 33 years. Cicero served on the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Parole from 1995-2007, is currently on the Connecticut State Conference of the NAACP Branches and the Connecticut American Civil Liberties Union State board of Directors. Cicero was Connecticut Representative for the ACLU National Board of Directors from 2001 to 2008 and the past President of the Greater Waterbury Branch of the NAACO. He has an Associate Degree in Police Science and Administration from Mattatuck Community College and has attended Western Connecticut State University Undergraduate Program. Cicero served 3 years active duty in the United States Marine Corp from 1955 to 1958. He and his wife Margaret have been married for 50 years. They have five children, eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
I remain steadfast to the goals of the Independent Party of representing the people and not an entrenched system of enhancing the few at the cost of many. Obviously the job is not complete and the Independent Party, friends, some Democrats and Republicans are not subscribing to the two main party alliances reducing your opportunity of choice. With that said, I say again, Tom Marsh and I will be on the ballot for your consideration for Governor and Lieutenant Governor along with a slate of others who are committed individuals as well. I thank you and God bless you."
Cicero B. Booker Jr. is currently serving his fourth term on the City of Waterbury's Board of Alderman. He is serving for the third time as Minority Leader on the board. He is a retired Police Lieutenant from the Waterbury Police Department after serving 33 years. Cicero served on the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Parole from 1995-2007, is currently on the Connecticut State Conference of the NAACP Branches and the Connecticut American Civil Liberties Union State board of Directors. Cicero was Connecticut Representative for the ACLU National Board of Directors from 2001 to 2008 and the past President of the Greater Waterbury Branch of the NAACO. He has an Associate Degree in Police Science and Administration from Mattatuck Community College and has attended Western Connecticut State University Undergraduate Program. Cicero served 3 years active duty in the United States Marine Corp from 1955 to 1958. He and his wife Margaret have been married for 50 years. They have five children, eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
