Sullivan Is State's New Tax Man

Gov.-elect Dan Malloy tapped West Hartford Democrat Kevin B. Sullivan, a former longtime state Senate leader and lieutenant governor, to lead the state's tax agency.

Sullivan, 61, will assume control of the Department of Revenue Services as the new Malloy administration prepares to address what effectively amounts to the largest budget shortfall in state history--a gap Malloy concedes cannot be closed without tax hikes.

"I've known Kevin for years and while he's no longer a public official, that's never stopped his commitment to public service," Malloy said. "As commissioner, Kevin will draw upon his experiences and relationships born out of his time in the legislature to help Connecticut find new and innovative ways in which to collect the money it is due."

Former senator and lieutenant governor Kevin Sullivan being introduced as Gov.-elect Dan Malloy's choice for tax chief

The department oversees collection of nearly $13 billion in tax revenues from the General and Transportation funds and processes nearly $1 billion in refunds.

With an annual budget of $66.9 million and a staff about 730 employees, the department also includes Division of Special Revenue, which oversees Indian gaming and the Connecticut Lottery Corp.

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