Biography
Rep. Napoli serves Waterbury’s 73rd District and is a member of the Aging Committee, in addition to the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, on which he serves as Chair of the Bonding Subcommittee.
Rep. Napoli previously served on the Board of Alderman, including six years as the President Pro-Tempore, vice chair of the Intergovernmental Committee, representative to the Board of Park Commissioners, member of Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) and chair of the Good Job Liaison Committee. In addition, Ron is a member of Greenway Advisory Committee, Friends of the Greenway, member of the Waterbury Democratic Town Committee and the Italian-American Democratic Club.
Rep. Napoli is a public school teacher. He graduated from Salve Regina University in Newport, R.I., with a degree in European History and a minor in Political Science in 1999. Rep. Napoli graduated with honors in 2003 from the University of Bridgeport with a degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in Social Studies. He has received various recognitions including the 2018 Monsignor Coleman Award from Sacred Heart High School for outstanding success as an educator and public servant and voted the 2018 Most Effective Alderman by the Waterbury Observer Readers Poll.
Rep. Napoli is a lifelong resident of Waterbury and when he’s not making laws, enjoys hiking National Parks, and spending quality time with his family and friends.
State representatives serve in their state's lower legislative chamber. Responsibilities include drafting and voting on state laws, representing their district's interests in the state capitol, serving on state committees, and shaping the state budget. State legislation covers areas like education, healthcare, transportation, criminal justice, and local taxation that directly affect residents' daily lives.