Early Life and Family
Kim Finocchiaro is a name synonymous with Glastonbury, Connecticut, a town she has lovingly called home for 45 years. Born to parents who made the pivotal decision to move to Glastonbury when Kim and her sister were just young children, she instantly found a sense of community and belonging. Today, Kim and her husband Mark are the proud parents of two incredible young adults, Kevin and Megan.
Vision for Glastonbury
Kim is devoted to preserving the integrity and rural charm of Glastonbury. She wishes to give back to her community by serving on the Town Council to facilitate improvements that benefit both current residents and future generations. Her philosophy is straightforward: the people of Glastonbury deserve excellent education and quality services, but not at the expense of affordability and increased taxation. Furthermore, she believes in targeted efforts to reduce crime and manage development that could potentially compromise the town’s unique characteristics.
Pushing back on large-scale developments and modifying zoning to prevent wholesale mega-developments are options that we will pursue if elected
A Pillar of the Community
Among the local enterprises that keep the spirit of Glastonbury alive is Lottie’s Country Kitchen, operated by Kim’s sister-in-law and brother-in-law. This family-run establishment serves as a cornerstone of the community, reflecting the Finocchiaros’ deep commitment to their hometown.
Professional Experience
Kim is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the financial sector. She has held various key roles, such as Controller, Director of Strategic Programs, and Vice President of Shared Financial Services. Her proficiency in finances not only aids her in her professional endeavors but also fuels her commitment to fiscal responsibility at the community level.
Keeping Glastonbury affordable – not affordable housing
Kim’s Quote from Glastonbury Life
I truly wish to give back to, as well as help shape and improve Glastonbury for current residents and future generations by serving on the Town Council. My philosophy is simple getting back to basics. Glastonbury residents and our children deserve an excellent school system and quality town services. But they also need an affordable tax structure, not tax increases. We also need to work to better address crime, and development that has changed and risks permanently altering the rural charm of Glastonbury.
Citizen Questions
The range of response: strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree
What are the three greatest challenges facing the community, and how will you address them?
Keeping Glastonbury affordable for current residents! We need an affordable tax structure, not property tax increases which outpace salary increases. This is especially impactful for residents living on fixed incomes. It is time to step back to review and monitor the town spending like residents are forced to do themselves. Other issues are crime and safety. I’m hearing a theme of increasing crime where a car was stolen or burglarized, our business trucks had their catalytic converter stolen. We need to counter the negative consequences of state mandates. Another issue is addressing large-scale development that will change our town’s character/quality of life. As they could lead to significant town budget increases if new schools are required.
Zoning ordinances in town do not allow for adequate supply of housing across the income spectrum.
Neither agree nor disagree. I would require further review of specific zoning ordinances to answer the question above. There was most likely logic behind current zoning laws, so they should not simply be changed without in-depth review.
Towns should implement programs to remove food waste from the trash stream.
Neither agree nor disagree. I would agree with implementing programs to remove food waste from the trash stream depending on the amount of cost involved.
We should focus on what people want, lower taxes and less crime
2023 Republican Open Forum
Letters to Editor
You can often learn a great deal about a candidate from their letters written to the Glastonbury Citizen. The link to to the letter text is found in the dates below.
The letter focuses on the shared concerns of Glastonbury residents about increasing property taxes, public safety, and the negative impacts of overdevelopment, while promising fiscal restraint, improved police deterrence capabilities, and resistance to large-scale developments. (co-wrote with Kevin Nursick)
November 2nd 2023
Social Media
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