Jonathan Steinberg, State Representative, Joins the First Selectman’s Race this Morning with Running Mate Candi Savin, BOE Chair
According to Westport Town Clerk Jeffrey Dunkerton, Jonathan Steinberg has entered the race for Westport First Selectman, running with current Board of Education Chair Candice as Second Selectwoman, according to their social media. Steinberg is now running against Jennifer Tooker (R) and T.J. Elgin (I/L) after current First Selectman Jim Marpe announced that he would be retiring from the position.
Steinberg, formerly a business executive, has served the Connecticut House of Representatives since 2010, representing the 136th District. He was also a member of the RTM from 2003 until 2010.
Savin, an attorney, has served the Westport Board of Education since 2016, becoming Chair of the Board after a November 2019 election.
Official press release from the candidates has not been released yet.