Councilwoman Kathy Tucker has been chosen by the West Haven Black Heritage Committee as the 2023 Citizen of the Year.

The ceremony will take place on Thursday, February 16th at 11:00 am in the Harriet C. North Meeting Room on the second floor of West Haven City Hall.  

Tucker, an advance practice registered nurse, is Director of Heart and vascular outpatient program services at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Prior to serving on the City Council, she was a member of the West Haven Board of Health.

“Kathy Tucker was an obvious choice.” said Committee President Steven R. Mullins.  “Her experience in public health and service on the City’s Board of Health were very instrumental in establishing protocols and procedures in the distribution of vaccinations to West Haven residents during  the recent Coronavirus pandemic.” Mullins said.  

In addition to Tucker, four West Haven High School students will be honored.  Juniors Dana Davis and Malachi Calhoun and seniors Ayannah Obas and Jo ‘Vante Witter will receive leadership and academic awards.  

A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church on the Green.

For more information, call Mullins at 203-824-4262.