Janet M. Mills

Janet Marsico Mills
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 140th District
In office 1985–1987
Preceded by	John Atkin
Succeeded by	Douglas Mintz
Personal details
Born	ca. 1921 Norwalk, Connecticut
Died	1991 Norwalk, Connecticut
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	David W. Mills
Residence	Norwalk, Connecticut
Alma mater	Merrill Business School

Janet Marsico Mills (ca. 1921 in Norwalk, Connecticut – 1991 in Norwalk, Connecticut) was a Republican member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Norwalk, Connecticut's 140th House district.

She was born and raised in Norwalk. She married David W. Mills after he came back from serving in World War II in 1945.

Mills was President of the Norwalk Republican Women's Association, President of the Norwalk Taxpayer's League, a member of the coalition for Children and Youth, Inc., a member of the Education and Housing for Fairfield 2000 organization and the State Legislative Task Force on Interracial Adoption. She served as a Commissioner of the Norwalk Housing Authority from 1983 to 1987, including as Vice-Chairman.

She made her first attempt at elected office in 1982 against incumbent Democrat John Atkin, but was defeated.

She tried again in 1984, and defeated Atkin for the seat.

She was defeated for re-election in 1986 by Douglas Mintz.

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