Kimberly Fiorello

Kimberly Fiorello Is an American politician who is currently serving as the representative from the 149th District in the Connecticut House of Representatives. Her district includes most of the town of Greenwich, Connecticut and part of neighboring Stamford.

Kimberly Fiorello
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 149th district
Assumed office
January 6, 2021
Preceded byLivvy Floren
ConstituencyGreenwich (part)
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Greenwich, CT
Websitewww.kimberlyfor149.com

Personal life

Fiorello was born in Seoul, South Korea, and grew up in Reston, Virginia.[1] She is a grandchild of a refugee from North Korea.[2] Fiorello is currently a resident of Greenwich, and has four children.[3]

She holds a degree in economics from Harvard University and attended West Point. She formerly worked as a reporter for the Wall Street Journal in Hong Kong.[4]

Political career

Fiorello first entered state politics when she ran for the 149th District seat.[5] In November 2020, she won the election for the seat.[6] Since taking office, Fiorello, like many other politicians in Fairfield County, has been very vocal in regards to local control over zoning, among other issues.[7]

Electoral history
2020 Connecticut House of Representatives election, District 149[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kimberly Fiorello 7,203 51.40
Democratic Kathleen Stowe 6,809 48.60
Total votes 14,012 100.00
Republican hold

References
  1. "Republicans Nominate Kimberly Fiorello to Run for State Rep, 149th District". Greenwich Free Press. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  2. "Reps. Fiorello Urges President Biden, CT Congressional Delegation to Stop Extradition of U.S. Veteran". Greenwich Sentinel. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  3. Fiorello, Kimberly (2020-07-03). "Opinion: Candidate embraces state's revolutionary history". StamfordAdvocate. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  4. Scofield, R.J. (19 October 2020). "Candidate Profile: Kimberly Fiorello For CT House District 149". patch.com. Greenwich CT Patch. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  5. Borsuk, Ken. "Showdown in the 149th: Fiorello, Stowe debate the issues". lmtonline.com. Laredo Morning Times. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  6. "Fiorello claims victory in the 149th House District for Greenwich, Stamford". greenwichtime.com. Greenwich Time. 5 November 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  7. Borsuk, Ken (20 January 2021). "Leaders from across Fairfield County unite over opposing possible affordable housing mandates". ctinsider.com. Greenwich Time. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
  8. "Connecticut House of Representatives District 149".
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