Meet Kathy Spinato-Grant: Democratic Candidate for Town Clerk

Kathy Spinato-Grant has lived in North Haven for 21 years. Her three children have attended North Haven schools, and she has been involved extensively in the community since moving to North Haven in 1998. She is currently employed at a rehabilitation center in Guilford, Connecticut, and works as a per diem teacher for the Wallingford Public Schools. Kathy has a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University and is currently pursuing a degree in Health Information and Records Management at Middlesex College.

Originally from West Haven, Connecticut, Kathy attended Southern CT State University and transferred to ASU in Tempe, Arizona. Upon completing her bachelor’s degree in political science and sociology, she returned to Connecticut and began her career working for the State of Connecticut, Judicial Branch. She worked at Superior Court for Juvenile Matters in New Haven and Support Enforcement Division for the New Haven and Meriden Superior Court as a Support Enforcement Officer. Kathy resigned from the state to be a full-time mother to her three children.

Kathy knows personally what is necessary to overcome hardships and make tough decisions. Kathy has sacrificed and persevered to give her children the most important things they need. When her son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of two, Kathy was determined to give him the best chance possible to live a normal life. That included educating herself about a disease she knew very little about. She and her son, (who is now a senior at North Haven High School), participate in many trial studies for the Yale Pediatric Diabetes clinic to ensure he will see the value and benefits of controlling this chronic disease. Kathy’s oldest daughter is currently pursuing her master’s degree at Sacred Heart University and is a full-time production technician at CT-N in Hartford, while her younger daughter is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in art education at Eastern Connecticut State University and is currently volunteering for Americorps.

Community service builds character. Kathy’s volunteer service in North Haven is extensive as she currently serves on the Board of Assessment Appeals and the Blight Commission, and she is the current chairwoman for the North Haven Democratic Town Committee and previously served three terms as secretary and vice chair. As the chairwoman, Kathy has overseen the selection process of some remarkable candidates that have been recommended to the Board of Selectmen for appointed and elected boards and commissions in town. She understands the collaborative efforts needed to make decisions that are in the best interest of all residents. She is a member of the League of Women Voters, a non-partisan organization, and served as the treasurer for three years. She was also the treasurer for the 2016 State Representative Democratic campaign. Kathy served as Girl Scout leader for Troop 1218 for three years, secretary for the Green Acres PTA for a two-year term, and as Christian educator for the North Haven Congregational Church for eight years.

Kathy is a problem solver and is driven by results and service to others. Kathy has held several administrative positions besides her ten years for the Judicial Branch; she was employed by CT Transit for several years, and the Children’s Center and previously worked part-time at two law firms. Her decision to run for town clerk/tax collector was to give people a choice in who they want to manage one of the most important offices in town hall. Kathy distinguishes herself by bringing excellent management skills and analytical skills for improving the functionality of the town clerk’s office and the tax collector’s office. Her education and experience both professional and personal uniquely qualify her to be an excellent choice for town clerk/tax collector.

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