Cheshire Election 2025: Gregg Johnstone Running For Town Council

CHESHIRE, CT — The 2025 municipal election is heating up in Cheshire with plenty of races on the ballot.

Voters will cast their ballots in the Nov. 4 election for seats on the Town Council, Board of Education, Planning and Zoning Commission and more.

Cheshire Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Gregg Johnstone is running for election to the Cheshire Town Council as a Republican.

What office are you seeking?
Town Council at Large

Campaign Website

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Occupation:

40+ yrs Director Sales

Family:
Wife Laura of 45 years, 3 children Diana, Bryce, & Colby. 4 grandchildren. ages 9-13.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
My younger brother is a retired police officer and currently serves on the Florham Park, NJ town council.

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
No

Why are you seeking this office?
To help the town grow fiscally responsibly.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
Taxes. I intend to use my experience with both budgeting and people to make sure we use town funds cost effectively.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
My ability to listen, interpersonal skills, willingness to work hard with people to accomplish common goals.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
Communication and transparency to Cheshire residents.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
Managing a large budget, my 10+ years of coaching youth soccer and baseball, my organizational skills developed during my 50 years of management of people.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Work hard and always treat people with kindness and sincerity

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I care about keeping and improving life for everyone here in Cheshire.