Kathy Kennedy at High Plains Community Center in Orange on May 17, where she was endorsed by local Republicans for a third term as state representative. Contributed photo.
Milford and Orange Republicans on May 17 unanimously endorsed two-term state Rep. Kathy Kennedy as their candidate for the 119th Assembly District in November’s elections.
“I’m grateful for the support I’ve received from party members as well as the greater Milford and Orange community at large,” said Kennedy, who was endorsed at the 119th Assembly District Convention held at High Plains Community Center in Orange.
“There is much still to do at the State Capitol. With all-time high inflation and the highest fuel prices in history, Milford and Orange residents deserve a financial break,” Kennedy said. “That is why I pushed for a historic $1.2 billion in tax relief for working class families in the waning days of the legislative session as the state is collecting a record $4 billion surplus.”
Among her legislative accomplishments, she lists working across party lines to assist those most affected by COVID-19; supporting the scheduled phaseout of the state tax on pensions and annuities; working to preserve local control of zoning; supporting expanded coverage for breast cancer screening; fighting attempts to eliminate school resource officers from schools; and supporting a bill to ensure coaches, teachers or instructors pass an extensive background check.
Kennedy has devoted much of her time to promoting public education, serving on numerous parent teacher association committees, culminating in her election as president of the Connecticut PTA from 2015 to 2017. She has served as president of the Milford Council of PTAs. She is a graduate of Amity Regional High School and attended Southern Connecticut State University.
Kennedy volunteered as a patient care volunteer for Connecticut Hospice in Branford from 2013 to 2016, served as chair of United Way giving from local government officials and is a past member of the Milford Prevention Council and a Faith Formations Teacher at St. Agnes Church. She has also been a volunteer coach for the Milford United Soccer Club.