Donald Harris

Donald Harris has been on the Town Council since November of 2007. A Bloomfield High School graduate, Donald received his BS from Springfield College, and his MS and 6th Year degrees from the University of Hartford.

Donald’s career has included working for the Town of Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Department, as a Physical Education teacher at Bloomfield High School, as Director of Athletics for the Bloomfield Schools, as Vice Principal at Carmen Arace Middle School, and as Principal at Bloomfield High School. He is currently a Real Estate Sales Agent for William Raveis Realty.

Donald has affiliations with many organizations in the greater Hartford area, including:

• Graylodge Shelter for Women, Board of Directors
• Amistad Center for Art & Culture, Board of Directors
• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
• Omega Life Membership Foundation, Board of Directors
• Bloomfield Democratic Town Committee
• Rotary International, Bloomfield Chapter, President Elect 2008-09
• Union Baptist Church, member; Deacon Board Chairman

Donald has been a committed leader in Bloomfield for many years, and has an excellent understanding of the youth of the town. One of his goals as a Town Councilor is to promote economic development with an emphasis on the Center of Town, and promote the quality of life for all residents of the Town. He also commits to supporting continued improvements in academic progress and the school infrastructures.