First Selectman, Town of Sherman, Connecticut, 2012-present

Former Vice Chairman, Council of Governments

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Connecticut, District 5, 2016

Former Member, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town of Sherman

Vice President Director of Marketing, Brand Director, Victor Costa Incorporated, 1984-2012

Former Lector, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church

Former President/Member, Sherman Library Association Board of Directors

Priority Issues:

When elected to Congress, Clay plans to focus on the fundamentals of a fiscally conservative platform: a balanced Federal Budget, and lower Federal taxes and spending -- along with meaningful Immigration Reform, effective border security, and improved National Security. He wants to reduce burdensome and unnecessary regulations and unleash the power of our free market economy so it can produce more and better-paying jobs and provide added financial security to every family in the 5th District.

Spouse's Occupation:

a native of Peru who is a chef by training