Cristin McCarthy Vahey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 133rd district | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Kim Fawcett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cristin McCarthy West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Brian Vahey |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Notre Dame (BA) University of Washington (MSW) |
Cristin McCarthy Vahey is an American politician serving as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 133rd district. Elected in November 2014, she assumed office on January 7, 2015.
Early life and education
Vahey was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania.[1] She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and government from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington School of Social Work.[2][3]
Career
Vahey began her career as a social worker. She was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in November 2014 and assumed office on January 7, 2015. Since 2019, she has served as co-chair of the House Planning and Development Committee.[4][5]
Personal life
Vahey and her husband, Brian Vahey, live in Fairfield, Connecticut and have three children.[6]
References
- ↑ "Cristin McCarthy Vahey". cbia.com. Archived from the original on 2015-10-07.
- ↑ "Fairfield Selectman Cristin McCarthy Vahey To Run For State Rep". Fairfield Daily Voice. 2014-02-06. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ↑ "Cristin McCarthy Vahey Biography | Connecticut House Democrats". www.housedems.ct.gov. Archived from the original on 2017-02-08. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ↑ "Cristin McCarthy Vahey". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ↑ "Connecticut House passes scaled back zoning reform bill". AP NEWS. 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ↑ "Candidate Profile: Cristin McCarthy Vahey For Fairfield State Rep". Fairfield, CT Patch. 2020-10-07. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
