Richard A. Moccia
Richard A. "Dick" Moccia is the former mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut. He is a Republican, and was elected in 2005 and served four terms prior to his 2013 Mayoral Election loss to Harry Rilling. Moccia defeated incumbent mayor Alex Knopp by fewer than 200 votes in 2005. Educational background. Moccia has an AA Degree in Liberal Arts from Norwalk Community College, an AA Degree in Paralegal Studies from Sacred Heart University and a Degree in Business Administration from Marywood College. Political career. Moccia has served as a member of the Norwalk Common Council, the Fire Commission, the  Fair Rent Commission, and the Redistricting Committee. He is a former Constable, City Sheriff and Connecticut State Marshal. Mayoral administration. Mayor Moccia is a member of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition, an organization formed in 2006 and co-chaired by New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg and Boston mayor Thomas Menino.