Kimberly A. SaccoKimberly A. Sacco

• Committed to doing what is right for Camillus, not just what is easy.

• Strong advocate for residential & business constituents • Believes in government transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.

•I am an INVESTED RESIDENT. Life-long CNY resident. Born in Syracuse, NY & raised in Camillus, NY since I was three-years old. A 1988 graduate of West Genesee High School and 1993 graduate of Colgate University.

• I am a SMALL BUSINESS OWNER. In January 2017, I was fortunate to open my own business, Ascend Wellness & Counseling, LLC providing Life Coaching and therapy for individuals, couples and families as well as other holistic modalities such as Reiki. February 2020, I moved my business into Camillus. I take great pride in serving and advocating for my clients.

• I am a PUBLIC SERVANT. Served 9 years on the WGSCD School Board of Education; currently in 4th year as an OCM BOCES Board of Trustee; currently serving third year on the Board of Directors for the Onondaga Historical Association.

•I am FAMILY-ORIENTED and ROOTED. For 21 years, I have lived in the 4th ward in the great town of Camillus, with my son Tyler and dogs, Apollo and Opal. My father, two of my three sisters, and many extended relatives live in Camillus.

•I am FAITH-BASED. A communicant of Holy Family Church.

• I am a LIFE-LONG LEARNER. Prior Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor, working in that field for over 20 years while returning to graduate school for my Masters in Mental Health Counseling at SUNY Oswego. Currently I am enrolled in a second master’s program in School Counseling and seeking my Advanced Certification in Educational Leadership.

• I am an ADVOCATE. Over the past 33years, I’ve gained extensive professional experience in the human services and behavioral health fields, in community-based agencies, educational institutions, working for programs that support the well-being of children, youth and families.

• I am GAINFULLY EMPLOYED. I am starting my 10th school year in the Syracuse City School District as a Behavior Support Specialist in Special Education.

• I am a SURVIVOR and FIGHTER. Just weeks prior to my high school graduation, I was diagnosed with Osteogenic Sarcoma, a form of bone cancer, and had to delay my Colgate start for one year. 2014, 25 years after I beat bone cancer, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, then again in 2022 and most recently in August 2025.

• I am CULTURALLY AWARE. Member of the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation Wolf Clan and proud of both my maternal Native American and paternal Italian heritage.