Neighbor News
Why I’m Running for First Selectman
Because I love Orange and I know we can make it even stronger
Orange is already a fantastic place to live. But that doesn’t mean we can’t make it even better.
That’s why I’m running for First Selectman alongside a full team of committed Democratic candidates. Together, we’re focused on lowering your taxes, improving essential town services that matter most to you, and protecting what makes Orange so special.
I grew up right next door in Milford, and Orange has always been part of my life. As a kid, I swam countless laps at the community center pool with ARAC, spent long summer days at our Park and Rec camps, and picked out the best birthday presents at Jesse’s Toys. When my wife, Sarah, and I were searching for the right home in the right town to raise our family, we chose Orange.
Since then, juggling work and parenting has kept me busy, and I know I’m not alone. It’s hard enough to follow the national news, let alone stay on top of what’s happening in Town Hall. But local government shapes our everyday lives in ways that really matter. Our boards and commissions decide how your tax dollars are spent and if our schools, parks, and facilities get the attention they deserve. And as top-down decisions from Washington D.C. drive up prices of everyday essentials and chip away at our sense of security, strong local leadership matters more than ever.
When you see me or any Orange Democrat out in the community, know that we’re not here to talk at you like a politician. We’re here to listen to you like a neighbor. After years of leading local, state, and national organizations through their toughest challenges, I know that real progress happens when people come together, share their perspectives, and solve problems side-by-side.
So whether you’ve lived here for decades or just moved in, I hope you’ll connect with us and help keep Orange strong. This is our chance to build a more welcoming, more responsive, and more effective Town Hall—together.
You can reach me anytime at daniel.fitzmaurice@gmail.com or 203-710-2966. I’d love to hear from you.
