Kevin Lembo
| Kevin P. Lembo | |
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| Official Photo of Kevin P. Lembo | |
| Connecticut Comptroller | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Wyman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paterson, New Jersey |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Charles Frey |
| Children | 3 Children |
| Residence | Guilford, Connecticut |
| Website | www.osc.ct.gov/ |
Kevin P. Lembo is the Connecticut State Comptroller. He first took office on January 5, 2011. He won the endorsement of the Connecticut Democratic Party at their state convention, and later defeated Michael Jarjura in the August 10, 2010 Democratic primary. In the November 2 general election, he defeated Republican candidate Jack Orchulli.
In 2004, Lembo became Connecticut's first State Healthcare Advocate, and was reconfirmed to the position in 2008. Along with Nancy Wyman, his predecessor in the Comptroller's office, he was co-chair of the state SustiNet healthcare plan.[1]
Lembo is married to Charles Frey and lives in Guilford, Connecticut with their three children. Lembo is the first openly gay individual to be elected to statewide office in Connecticut.[2]
Kevin earned a B.A. at Charter Oak State College in 2002, and a Master's in Public Administration from California State University in 2004.[3]
References
- ↑ State of Connecticut. "Information about the Board". Ct.gov. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- ↑ "ELECTION RESULTS: Kevin Lembo will be first openly gay man to hold statewide office in Connecticut". Registercitizen.com. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- ↑ August 07, 2010 (2010-08-07). "Just The Facts: Kevin Lembo, Michael Jarjura". Articles.courant.com. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
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| Preceded by Nancy Wyman |
Connecticut State Comptroller 2011- |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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