"As a lifelong resident of Waterbury, a Public-School teacher and former Alderman, I believe strongly that it is important to stand up for our values. That is exactly what I’ve done as your voice in Hartford. We still face many challenges in the months and years ahead, and we need to continue protecting our neighborhoods and environment, helping our local business recover and meeting our children’s post-COVID needs. I will continue to protect our rights and stand up for seniors, veterans, and working families. We are in this together. It is an honor and privilege to serve as your State Representative." - State Rep. Ron Napoli Jr.

Ronald A Napoli Jr. is a lifelong resident of Waterbury who has served on the Board of Alderman from 2009 to 2019, including six years as the President Pro-Tempore.  In addition, Ron was the Vice-Chairman of the Intergovernmental Committee, Aldermanic representative to the Board of Park Commissioners, member of Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) and was the Chairman of the Good Job Liaison Committee. 

As the Chairman of the Good Jobs Liaison Committee, Ron led the effort to modify our local hiring ordinance to put more Waterbury residents on publicly funded construction jobs. As a result of the committee’s efforts, many Waterbury residents have been placed in good paying construction jobs that afford them and their families the opportunity for a better life.

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. Ron previously served on the Litter and Beautification Commission and the City Plan Commission. He is also a former honorary member of Ponte Club. In 2018, Ron was voted the Most Effective Alderman for his dedication to his constituents by the Waterbury Observer Readers Poll.

Ron grew up in the Bunker Hill neighborhood. His parents, Ronald Sr. and Susan still live in that same neighborhood and Ron purchased his home in Bunker Hill. Ron attends Our Lady of Loreto Church and is very active in the community. 

Ron is a 1989 graduate of St. Mary’s Grammar School and 1993 graduate of Sacred Heart High School.  Ron worked at United Parcel Service while attending Naugatuck Valley Community College, before transferring to Salve Regina University.  In 1998, Ron received the Outstanding Young Men in America recognition.

 In 1999 Ron graduated from Salve Regina University in Newport, RI with a degree in European History and a minor in Political Science.  While at Salve Regina, Ron completed graduate courses in International Relations and Public Policy.  In 2003 Ron graduated with honors from the University of Bridgeport with a degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in Social Studies. In 2017 Ron was a guest speaker on leadership at NVCC Male Youth Summit sponsored by the Gear-Up Program. In 2018, Ron received the Monsignor Coleman Award from Sacred Heart High School for outstanding success as an educator and public servant. 

In 1998 Ron completed an internship in the United States House of Representatives with former Congressman James Maloney of Connecticut’s 5th District. In 2001, Ron worked as a civilian employee for the Connecticut National Guard JAG Division, where he received the Award for Excellence from the Adjutant General. Before becoming a public school teacher for the past 18 years, Ron also worked for the Connecticut General Assembly as a deputy clerk for the Committee on Workforce Development. 

Ron has taught World History at Wilby High School in the Bucks Hill Section of Waterbury since 2004. He currently teaches Civics and United States History at Waterbury Adult Education.   As a teacher, Ron and a small team of teachers were selected to present a topic on the importance of Collaborative Instruction at Brown University’s Educational Showcase. Ron was also the Lead Teacher of the Wilby High School 9th Grade Academy. Many of his coworkers and former students have worked on all his campaigns. 

Combating litter and blight in our community is a priority to Ron. Over the years, he has recruited hundreds of students and other volunteers to participate in the City of Waterbury Earth Day cleanups.

As a member of both the Board of Park Commissioners and the Citizens Action Committee, (CAC) Ron continues the work to make major improvements to many of our parks throughout the City. As a State Representative Ron has fought for state grants to make improvements to Bunker Hill Park, sidewalks for Upper West Main Street and Euclid Street. Due to Ron’s advocacy next year 2023 Bunker Hill Park will have its own restroom facility. 

In 2018, Ron won an election to the 73rd House District seat.  Ron was appointed by the Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz to serve on the Education, Veteran Affairs, and Energy and Technology Committees. 

In 2020 Rep. Napoli was appointed to the position of Deputy Majority Leader by House Leaders. During his short time in the state legislature Ron has shown tremendous leadership on Veterans issues. His work was noticed by House Speaker Matt Ritter and Rep. Napoli was made the Vice Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee. 

Ron led and passed key legislation session 2020 that has improved the quality of life for Veterans in Waterbury and across Connecticut. As a certified public school teacher Ron is also a member of the Education and Higher Education Committees. Rep. Napoli has worked to ensure Waterbury receives its fair share of the state Education Cost Sharing (ECS) grants. In fact since Ron has been on the Education Committee, Waterbury has received an additional $7 billion dollars. 

In 2018 Ron told the Republican American one of his priorities when he decided to run for State Representative was to provide car tax relief to Waterbury residents. “He said the financial burden of car taxes is unfair to the working families of Waterbury residents and if I’m elected to the CT General Assembly I plan to do something about it.” In 2022, Ron’s efforts cut Waterbury’s automobile taxes in half. This means tax relief to Waterbury residents and our local businesses.

In 2021 Rep. Napoli worked with a group of legislators on both sides of the political aisle to pass a bipartisan budget with no tax increases. In his two terms, Ron is part of a very small group of Legislators who have a 100% voting record. “ I feel it's important to show up especially when there are difficult votes to make.  As the 73rd District Representative, Ron makes himself very accessible to his constituents by spending a lot of time in the District and making sure his people can contact him directly. He also attends Neighborhood meetings to get feedback from residents. 

In 2020 When he’s not making laws, you can see Ron on an afternoon walk along Bunker Hill Ave (his old newspaper route) Ron and his wife Lysa enjoy hiking National Parks and spending quality time with his family and friends in Waterbury.