Travis Simms

Travis Simms DEMDemocrat

State Representative, District 140

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Travis SimmsDEMDemocrat State Representative, District 140
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Travis Simms (born May 1, 1971) is a Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, where he represents the 140th Assembly District. The district consists of the central part of the city of Norwalk. He previously served on Norwalk's Common Council. Prior to his political career he was a professional boxer in the super welterweight (154 lb) division.

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Education6 - 6 of 4
The University of Connecticut School of Business
Attended
2014 - 2016
Duke University
Certificate Reasoning, Data Analysis, and Writing
2016
University of Pennsylvania
Certified Introduction to American Law
2014 - 2015
Norwalk Community College
AA General Studies
2011 - 2013
Past Positions1 - 6 of 6
Assistant Majority Leader
Connecticut State House of Representatives
2021 - 2023
Representative
Connecticut State House of Representatives
2019 - Current
Member
Common Council, City of Norwalk
2009 - 2019
Independent Contractor
Aerotek
2010 - 2011
Former Super Welterweight Champion
Team "Tremendous"
2003 - 2007
Founder
Tremendous Promotions, Limited Liability Company
2003 - Current
Other Experience1 - 20 of 20
Member
Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Coordinating Committee
Current
Member
Public Works Committee, Norwalk Common Council
Current
Member
Finance/Claims Committee, Norwalk Common Council
Current
Chair
Parks and Cultural Affairs Committee, Norwalk Common Council
2009 - 2019
Former Co-Chair
Personnel Committee, Norwalk Common Council
2009 - 2019
Member
Board of Directors, Action for Bridgeport Community Development, Incorporated
2017 - Current
Board Member
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
2009 - Current
Member
Biz Bash
2003 - 2009
Volunteer
Norwalk Democratic Party
2008 - 2009
Founder
Travis Simms Senior Foundation
2003 - Current
Former Vice President
Board of Directors, Saint Paul's Property
2000 - 2003
Member
Advisory Committee, Fairfield County Sports Commission
2002 - Current
Member
N.Y.L.A. Entertainment Group
1998 - Current
Co-Founder
A Better South Norwalk Community Group
Member
Norwalk Democratic Town Committee
Former Member
Environment Committee, Connecticut State House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Elementary and Secondary Education, Connecticut State House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Human Services, Connecticut State House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Health, Connecticut General Assembly
Former Vice Chair
Transportation Committee, Connecticut General Assembly
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