PRESS RELEASE
Kim Healy, a dedicated citizen volunteer and experienced Selectwoman from Wilton, has officially announced her candidacy for State Representative in the 42nd legislative district which includes all of Wilton and parts of New Canaan and Ridgefield.. With a great deal of enthusiasm and a commitment to public service, Healy brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the race.
Elected to the Board of Selectmen of Wilton in 2021, Healy is committed to public service and improving our community. In addition to her role as Selectwoman, she serves on the Water Pollution Control Authority, Wilton Employees Retirement Plan Investment Committee, and the Trust Fund for Post-Employment Benefits. Healy is also a member of the League of Women Voters, Garden Club, and Minks to Sinks and a Trustee for the Family and Children’s Agency in Norwalk, CT. Healy has previously served for six years as a Board of Selectman appointed Trustee of the Wilton Library Association and for one year as a member of the Conservation Commission. She and her family are also active members in Our Lady of Fatima parish. Kim has four children, ages 17 to 26. She and her husband Michael moved to Wilton in 2008. Healy is a CPA and a former auditor with PwC.
Kim is committed to improving fiscal policy, public safety, and educational outcomes of all children. She is adamant about fixing the current crisis in children’s reading outcomes throughout the state. Since January 2022, Healy has been serving under legislative appointment on the Connecticut Reading Leadership Implementation Council, where she has been working across the political aisle to advocate for our local school districts to make their own curriculum decisions. Healy knows that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work, especially in education.
Healy is passionate about bringing civility and good policy to government. Healy believes in common sense solutions and believes in ensuring everyone is heard and respected. She pointed out, “Every vote to date on the Board of Selectman has been unanimous. It has taken hard work and deliberate, collaborative work to ensure we get the best outcomes for the residents. I will bring this work ethic to the state level.”
Kim Healy’s candidacy represents a promise of responsive and principled leadership for the constituents of the 42nd district. With her proven track record of collaborative governance and her dedication to serving the community, she is prepared to advocate tirelessly for the interests of all residents in Hartford. As a committed advocate for common-sense solutions and inclusive representation, Kim Healy is ready to be a strong voice for positive change in our state government.
