Patch Candidate Profile: Katie Miller-Creagh For Trumbull Town Clerk

TRUMBULL, CT — Election Day on Nov. 4 is fast approaching, and there are a number of key races on the ballot.

Patch reached out to candidates for office to get more information on their campaigns and the issues that are facing their towns.

Candidate's Name:
Katie Miller-Creagh

What office are you seeking?
Town Clerk

What town do you live in?
Trumbull, CT

Party Affiliation:
Republican

Occupation:
Community Volunteer. Based 20 years of financial services experience at JP Morgan & Co., New York, N.Y.

Family:
Happily married to Tim Creagh. Two children. A 19-year-old daughter that went to Booth Hill Elementary School, Hillcrest Middle School and Notre Dame of Sacred Heart University and now is currently a sophomore in a top-notch university in the South. A son who is 13 years old and active in sports in the community, Boy Scouts and loves fishing at Pinewood Lake.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
No.

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
No.

Why are you seeking this office?
As a dedicated resident of Trumbull, I am running for Town Clerk to bring fresh energy, transparency and efficiency to an office that serves as the heart of our town's civic life. My extensive involvement in our community - from servicing as PTA President to being a Board Member of the Nichols Improvement Association for 10 years, leading beautification projects, advocating for our children, and heading charitable initiatives at St. Catherine of Siena Parish and our local Scouts of America Troop - has shown me the power of collective action and the importance of responsive, accessible leadership. I am running for change - not just for the sake of change, but to make the Town Clerk's office more efficient, user-friendly, and forward thinking. Whether it's streamlining access to vital records, modernizing processes with technology, or ensuring every voter feels supported during elections. I believe we can do better. My corporate experience, my community volunteer experience and my organizer experience has equipped me with the skills to manage records meticulously, engage with residents compassionately, and lead with integrity. Trumbull deserves a Town Clerk who listens to every voice. I am committed to being that leader - one who brings a proven track record. On November 4th, I humbly ask for your support to bring this vision to life.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is common sense spending and development. I feel that the charming Trumbull that I fell in love with and wanted to raise a family with here has changed in the past 10 years and not in a good way. Trumbull schools although still good used to be the best in Connecticut with state of the art features which included a swimming pool, planetarium, and green house. Now we have overcrowding in our schools with more and more apartments being planned. I have noticed that towns around us are growing in positive ways and are bringing commercial money in to offset taxes while we have empty retail space and more apartments being developed. I plan to work with my administration and listen to our residents' concerns and needs.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I have 20 years of financial experience on Wall Street working with the top leaders of many institutions, a bachelor's degree in business and a minor in finance. I am used to being in the office every day with great demands, analyzing trends, and providing top-notch customer service to our customers. I have outstanding administrative, organizational and public service experience.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
I intend to work very closely with the administration and continue to be active in the community through parent organizations and various community organizations to understand what the taxpayer wants and how to best serve our residents. When walking the street campaigning; I heard time and time again that the average taxpayer doesn't even know who the town clerk is, the treasurer or even the council members are. I plan to change that and have a more visible presence in our community. In order to bring this office into the next century we need to be proactive, to listen to taxpayers, use common sense and have responsible spending.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
I have 20 years of experience working for a top fortune 500 company providing customer service to CEO's, CFO's and other leaders of various industries. which required great attention to detail. I am active in many facets of the Trumbull Community from working on PTA boards, running fundraising drives, advocating for children, beautifications projects, running the Nichols Improvement Halloween function every year, and volunteering at my local church to help chair charity drives.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
To never give up. One thing you can count on in life is that stuff, good and bad, will always happen. Two things that will define you are how you prepare and how you respond. Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I am extremely dedicated, I want to make a change, and voters will not be disappointed.