Kevin Sherman
Candidate For City Council - Pittsfield With a family legacy of involvement in local government, Kevin Sherman was inspired to take on a political career from a young age. Now, at age 30, Sherman says he's ready to lead Pittsfield into its next stage, while "carrying the torch" for his generation.
"Something that really sets me apart is my age. I represent working families – families who just want to be able to take care of our grandparents and our parents and raise our children. I represent the future of Pittsfield," he said.
Born and raised in Pittsfield – the same city where his great-uncle was the mayor in the 1960s - Sherman is committed to helping his hometown thrive.
"I just love Pittsfield and I've always had a great passion for it. Something about it just stuck with me. I just want to be a part of it all," he said.
Sherman lived briefly in Lenox, where he chose to run for the state representative seat vacated by Rep. Christopher Hodgkins in 2002. Losing in the Democratic Primary to William "Smitty" Pignatelli by 106 votes, Sherman waited five years before diving into the political scene, this time as a candidate for a City Councilor At-Large seat.
"I got the bite when I ran in 2002 and I've just been waiting for the right time to get back into it. I thought that time was this year," he said.
Sherman now lives in the city with his wife, Tammi, and their two daughters, Molly, 4, and Caroline, 1. He graduated from St. Joseph Central High School in 1995 before going on to earn a bachelor's degree in communications from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. Sherman currently works as a claims consultant at Berkshire Life, after working as the chief of staff for Hodgkins.
A former North Little League coach, Sherman said he is particularly interested in helping the school department progress. Calling education the "linchpin to several other economic and social issues" and "a huge priority," Sherman is in support of ensuring children have the best school system possible.
Along with support of developing new strategies to attract all kinds of businesses, Sherman wants to use his background in both the public and private sectors to bring new life to the City Council.
"This is a great opportunity to define ourselves for our generation," Sherman said. "I can't wait for Tuesday."
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