Beth Kerrigan To Retire From West Hartford Town Council

WEST HARTFORD, CT — West Hartford Town Council member Beth Kerrigan Wednesday announced that she will be retiring from the council at the end of her current term and will not seek re-election this fall.

Kerrigan was first elected to the council in November 2015, re-elected in 2017 and 2019 and served as deputy mayor from 2017 to 2019. She a popular democrat considered to be a dedicated community activist and was one of the top vote-getters in each of her three elections.

Prior to her entry in to politics, Kerrigan and her wife Jody were the named plaintiffs in the successful Connecticut Supreme Court decision that granted marriage equality to same sex couples. Kerrigan is also the first open member of the LGBTQ community to be elected to the West Hartford Town Council.

"I am so grateful to the West Hartford voters for giving me the opportunity to serve our community – a town my wife and I chose to raise our family," Kerrigan said. "I also thank my colleagues on the Council and our dedicated town staff for their time and energy on behalf of West Hartford."

West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor praised her service.

"It has been an honor and a privilege to serve with Beth over these past six years and I am grateful for her service, friendship, good humor and authentic voice," Cantor said. "Beth is a dedicated public servant and brought her own unique perspective to the Council. She has been a strong advocate, responsive to constituents and a champion for human rights."

West Hartford Democratic Party chairman John Bailey also praised Kerrigan's work on the council.

"Beth has been a true public servant during her tenure on the Town Council and we as Democrats are very proud of her accomplishments on behalf of all West Hartford residents," Bailey said. "I know Beth will continue to contribute to our community and beyond and look forward to supporting her in future endeavors."