Connor B Degan CMC/CMMC » Directory

Candidate Statement

Hello, for those of you who don’t know me, I’m Connor Degan and I am running for re-election as your Town Clerk.  I have had the pleasure of serving Hopkinton in this role since since 2016 and I am confident that I will continue to respond to the needs of the position with the same excitement that I did on day one, but with the experience that comes with my years of service. I grew up here in Hopkinton and have watched the Town grow  from a small suburb of Boston into a vibrant and diverse community that gains international attention once a year for the Boston Marathon. It is our opportunity to show the world through culture, civic engagement, and a wonderful business community that we are truly living our marathon motto, “it all starts here!” 

I was a member of the Hopkinton High School Class of 2010 and I went on to Roger Williams University where I obtained my degree in Political Science.  I served as staff for a number of political campaigns before deciding I wanted to pursue public service.  I proceeded to volunteer in the Hopkinton Clerk’s Office for just shy of a year before my predecessor announced her retirement.  It was then that I had the opportunity to run for office and the privilege of being elected to serve as your Town Clerk.

The Town Clerk’s Office has many duties including administration of all elections, issuing certain licenses and permits, preservation of the Town’s historic records, ensuring government transparency as the Records Access Officer, codification of our bylaws and charter, just to name a few.  The Clerk is also referred to by many as the “Face of Town Hall” and I use that position to encourage civic engagement in the community and educate the next generation on the importance of the same.  During my tenure I have worked with scout leaders in Town to educate our local scouts on the importance of community service and civic engagement. I have enjoyed collaborating with organizations like eHop, HCAM, the public library, and many others to educate residents on local government and Town Meeting.  In close concert with the Town Manager, Select Board, and Town Moderator, I implemented electronic voting which has allowed Town Meeting to move more efficiently.  Thanks to the shared interest within the community, I have even been able to further my passion for voting rights by testifying on progressive election reform on Beacon Hill and signing a letter of support for the passage of the Democracy Restoration Act in DC, that aims to restore voting rights to ex-convicts who have served their sentence and are still deprived of their rights in many states. During my tenure I have also been certified as a municipal clerk by both national (IIMC) and state (MTCA) organizations.

In 2024, my wife, Julia, and I welcomed our first child into the world.  We look forward to continuing to grow our family here and to be active members in the community. I am so fortunate to be your elected representative for the past three terms.  I humbly request your vote on May 19th so I can have the honor to continue my service to the Town of Hopkinton and to the community that makes it the wonderful place it is.