Last night I announced that I am running for Newtown First Selectman as the Democratic endorsed candidate. I will be forming a special website and will post that information in a week. My announcement is below.
Good evening, friends and neighbors,
It’s a genuine honor to be here with all of you tonight. Holly and I have called Newtown home for the past 34 years. Many of you have seen us walking our three dogs’ morning and evening . rain or shine on Glover Ave. We’ve seen this community through seasons of joy, challenge, and growth. And we are here tonight with heartfelt excitement to announce that I am running for First Selectman as your Newtown Democratic Party candidate.
Why am I running? Because I care deeply about this town and the people in it. Newtown deserves leadership rooted in experience, compassion, and a bold, shared vision. Throughout my career in business and public service, I’ve focused on helping organizations through change — with clear and transparent communication, practical problem-solving, and a commitment to listening to all voices.
Right now, our community faces real pressures: rising housing costs, taxes, and utilities that burden families; growing demands for educational and social services; aging infrastructure; and traffic patterns that make everyday life more stressful. These issues affect all of us — and I believe we can tackle them together with thoughtful planning, creativity, and unity of action.
I’ve led large organizations, managed budgets for hundreds of employees, and worked to make sure services meet people’s needs without stretching their means. Beyond boardrooms, I’ve been deeply involved in community service — from leading United Way’s fundraising efforts, to serving as Chairman and Treasurer for the Family Counseling Center, to taking on leadership roles in the Lions Club.
On the local government side, I’ve served where it matters — as an elected member of the Police Commission, on the Economic Development Commission for seven years, as part of the Borough Historic Commission, and on the First Selectman’s Business Advisory Group. These roles have taught me what it takes to move Newtown forward while honoring our heritage.
Because I believe the beating heart of our democracy starts and lives right here — in our towns, in our neighborhoods, and in our relationships with one another regardless of political parties. Newtown isn’t just where we live. It’s where we shape the future together
Tonight, I ask for your support, your voice, and your partnership — not just for this campaign, but for the journey we will take together for Newtown. A journey that begins now. Unseating an incumbent is no small feat, but I am committed to putting in the hard work — reaching out to every voter, across party lines, to build a broad coalition united by a common purpose: creating a stronger, better Newtown.
As your First Selectman, I will lead with vision and determination, representing a forward-thinking community ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow. What we build together will not only shape our present — it will define our future.