Background
Newton, Ernest Eugene was born on February 21, 1956 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States.
Newton, Ernest Eugene was born on February 21, 1956 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Winston-Salem State University, 1978.
Teacher music Bridgeport (Connecticut) Public School System, 1979-1983. Assistant manager National Bank, Bridgeport, 1983-1986, People's Bank Bridgeport, 1986-1990. Owner New Bridge Associates, Bridgeport, since 1990.
Alderman, member common council City of Bridgeport, 1981-1985. Member Connecticut House of Representatives, Hartford, 1988—2003, Connecticut State Senate, Hartford, 2003—2005. Liaison on government affairs Office of Mayor Bucci, Bridgeport, 1989-1991.
Member review and bonding committee, energy public utilities committee, housing committee Connecticut House of Representatives, since 1991, chairman Black and Puerto Rican Caucus, since 1991.
Board directors Community Minority Council University Bridgeport, since 1989. Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (3d vice president 1980, Achievement in Community award 1982), James H. Wilkins Lodge Northern 9 (junior deacon 1988-1990).
Son of Ernest E. (deceased) and Catherine (Brown) N. Married Pamela Ann Kirkland, 1980. Children: Ernest E. III, Chad J.