Kateri B. Walsh

Kateri B. Walsh is a long-serving incumbent on the Springfield City Council, with a political career spanning over a quarter of a century. Her current tenure began in 2003, with a prior tenure from 1987-1993. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Emmanuel College and a Master of Science from Springfield College. Her professional background includes working as an insurance agent and chairing the Springfield Women's Commission. Her family has a long history in Springfield politics; her brother, William Bennett, was the District Attorney for two decades, and her husband was also a city councilor.