Kathleen M. Jimino

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NAME Jimino, Kathleen
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Jimino, Kathy;
SHORT DESCRIPTION Politician
DATE OF BIRTH
PLACE OF BIRTH
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH
Spouse Vince Jimino
Children 2
Residence Troy, New York

Kathleen M. Jimino is the county executive of Rensselaer County, New York.[1]

[edit] Education

Jimino was educated at Catholic Central High School, and Siena College, from where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. Additionally, she received her Master’s degree in Social Policy from SUNY Empire State College.[2]

[edit] Political Career

Jimino was a candidate for mayor of Troy, New York in 1995, losing by only 119 votes. In 1997, Jimino was appointed and later elected to the Rensselaer County Legislature. In 2001, she was appointed Rensselaer County Executive and elected six months later. She was re-elected in 2005.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Rensselaer County Executive's Office
  2. ^ Executive's Office - Biography
  3. ^ Executive's Office - Biography
Political offices
Preceded by
'		 Rensselaer County, New York Legislator
1997 – 2001		 Succeeded by
'
Preceded by
Henry F. Zwack		 Rensselaer County, New York Executive
2001 – present		 Incumbent