Catherine A. Osten

Catherine A. Osten DEMDemocrat

State Senator, District 19

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Catherine A. OstenDEMDemocrat State Senator, District 19
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Catherine Ann Osten is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Connecticut State Senate representing District 19 since January 9, 2013. Osten is a three term First Selectman from Sprague, Connecticut. Graduating from the Norwich Free Academy in 1973, Osten enlisted in the United States Army. After four years of active duty, Osten returned to the United States, taking up residence in Norwich and attending Mohegan Community College. In 1990 Osten joined the Connecticut Department of Corrections serving for 21 years and becoming an officer.Osten was elected as the President of the Corrections Supervisors' Council of CSEA/SEIU 2001. As a State Senator she supports a $15 living wage for all Connecticut workers.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
Norwich Free Academy
Three Rivers Community College
Past Positions1 - 5 of 5
First Selectperson
Town of Sprague
2007 - 2019
Deputy President Pro Tempore
Connecticut State Senate
2017 - Current
Senator
Connecticut State Senate
2013 - Current
Lieutenant
Department of Corrections, Connecticut
1989 - 2010
Sergeant, Retired
United States Army
1975 - 1979
Other Experience1 - 13 of 13
Co-Chair
Connecticut Conference of Municipalities Education Committee
Financial Officer
Post 85, American Legion
Member
Sprague Land Preserve
Member
Two Storm Panel
President
Corrections Supervisors' Council of Connecticut State Employees Association/Service Employees International Union (CSEA/SEIU) Local 2001
Former Co-Chair
Subcommittee on Accountability, Connecticut State Senate
Former Co-Chair
Planning and Development Committee, Connecticut State Senate
Former Co-Chair
Legislative Subcommittee, Connecticut State Senate
Former Member
Aging Committee, Connecticut State Senate
Former Member
Subcommittee on Health, Connecticut State Senate
Former Member
Subcommittee on Transportation Bonding, Connecticut State Senate
Former Vice Chair
Housing Committee, Connecticut State Senate
Former Vice Chair
Labor and Public Employees Committee, Connecticut State Senate
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