James Bellano, Neighbor

Jim Bellano teaches Political Science at Western Connecticut State University. For over twenty years, he has taught Political Science and Law at various colleges and universities in the tri-state area. He is also a consultant, author and public speaker in the areas of economic development, government, politics and public policy. Previously, he served as the Director of Economic Development for the City of Danbury, Connecticut. Prior to his tenure in Economic Development, he was an attorney in private practice. Mr. Bellano received his Juris Doctor from the Quinnipiac University School of Law and a Masters of Science in Political Science from Long Island University.

In addition to The Patch, Jim's articles have appeared in the following publications: Hearst Media Group - Connecticut Post - Stamford Advocate - Danbury News-Times - Greenwich Time, New Haven Register, Waterbury Republican-American, Inside Business Fairfield County Business Journal, Litchfield County Times, New York State Bar Journal, Patent Trader