John James Capozzi, Jr. served as the second District of Columbia Shadow U.S. Representative, during 1995-1997 and is a former 17 year at-large member of the District of Columbia Democratic State Committee. He ran as a Candidate to become an At-Large Councilmember on the Council of the District of Columbia and was defeated September 10, 1996. Capozzi is considered the possible inspiration for the character Tommy Carcetti in the HBO drama The Wire. He currently works with BRMi Consulting, a growing consulting firm located near Union Station 

January 1st, 1956 in Rahway (Age 68)