Catherine Osten

Catherine Osten graduated from the Norwich Free Academy in 1973 after which she enlisted in the U.S. Army. She spent four years in Japan as a translator-interpreter in Chinese Mandarin. When she returned to the United States, Osten attended Mohegan Community College before beginning her career with the state Corrections Department. She served in the Department of Corrections for over two decades, first as a corrections officer and then as a lieutenant. Osten served as president of the Correction Supervisors’ Council of CSEA/SEIU.[1]

Senator Osten was first elected to the Connecticut State Senate in 2012, representing the 19th District. In the 2019 session, Osten served as chair of the Appropriations Committee, vice-chair of the Labor & Public Employees and Public Safety & Security committees, and member of the Legislative Management, Regulation Review, Transportation, and Veterans' Affairs committees.[1]

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Osten's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[12]

Demand the best from and for our public schools

Excerpt: "As a public school graduate, a mother of a public school graduate, and grandmother of children in public schools, Cathy knows the importance of making certain our schools provide children with a great education."

Keeping families safe

Excerpt: "As a corrections officer and a leading advocate of Megan’s Law, Cathy has dedicated her life to making certain families are safe"

Fighting for seniors

Excerpt: "Whether it is by keeping property taxes low or reforming state rules and regulation so that seniors are not forced into nursing homes, Cathy will fight so that seniors can choose to stay in their homes."

Standing with Women

Excerpt: "From Megan’s Law to Women’s Rights in the workplace, Cathy has a record of standing up for women and ensuring that progress is made that is second to none."

Protecting our Families

Excerpt: "From workers rights, to keeping taxes low, to making sure our school systems are well-funded, Cathy Osten will protect our families."