Steve Stolfi

I’ve been proud to call Newtown home for the past 26 years, living in District 1. During that time, I’ve come to appreciate not only the strength of our community but also the importance of listening to and representing the people who live here.

I earned my BA from Hartwick College and my MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. For more than 35 years, I’ve worked in the corporate world, and today I serve as Chief Commercial Officer for an EdTech company dedicated to student safety and well-being. Before that, I spent over two decades in leadership roles—including President, CCO, and Chair of the Board—at a multinational company.

My background is shaped by a wide variety of life experiences. I grew up in Waterbury, studied in New York, and have lived and worked in Washington, D.C., Chicago, and New York City. My career has also taken me abroad, working with people of many different cultures. Earlier in life, I spent time substitute teaching, worked summer jobs collecting garbage for the city of Waterbury, and picked up extra shifts waiting tables. These experiences taught me the value of hard work, humility, and connecting with people from all walks of life.

Newtown has given my family so much, and I want to give back. This is my first time running for public office, and I believe my professional experience—especially in managing budgets, building strong teams, and finding creative solutions—can help me serve District 1 well on the Legislative Council. I care deeply about maintaining Newtown’s historic character, protecting our open spaces, supporting our schools and infrastructure, and making sure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.

I believe in fiscal responsibility, efficient government, and thoughtful development that fits with our town’s needs and capacity. I also believe in expanding services where they matter most—such as for seniors and youth mental health. As a Newtown Lions Club member, I’ve seen firsthand how much more we can do to keep our community clean via volunteering on Newtown Earth day how we can collectively keep our town beautiful,  and creatively solving our traffic issues in town  

Most importantly, I will listen to the people I represent. Though I’m running on the Republican ticket, I’m committed to working with everyone—Republicans, Democrats, and unaffiliated voters alike. I value different viewpoints and believe that compromise and collaboration are how we achieve the best results.

It would be an honor to serve District 1 on the Legislative Council. Newtown is a special place, and my wife and I chose to raise our family here because it truly is “nicer in Newtown.” I will work hard to keep it that way and to make sure our future stays bright