Former Probate Judge, Town Attorney to Run for First Selectman

Ed McAnaney, former Suffield probate judge and town attorney, has announced his intention to run for First Selectman. McAnaney made the announcement at the Republican Town Committee meeting on May 25.

A press release from McAnaney’s media coordinator said he plans to focus on leadership and tax concerns during his campaign. McAnaney said property tax rates have continued to rise “without any appreciable increase in services or benefit to the town.”

The election is scheduled for November 10. Official endorsements from town political parties happen in July, so the field of candidates is still forming.

First Selectman Tom Frenaye intends to run for a second term, but hasn’t made an official announcement.

McAnaney, who currently practices law in Suffield, spent a combined 26 years as town attorney and probate judge, according to the release. He is currently an alternate on the Suffield Economic Development Commission and a commissioner of the Connecticut Public Transportation Commission and the Connecticut Medical Examining Board.

McAnaney served in the US Naval Reserve for 27 years and held the rank of captain. He was called to active duty twice, as chief of staff of the George Washington Carrier Battle Group in 2002 and as commodore of Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron 25 in 2004 and 2005.

“I believe that many of the organizational and leadership skills developed in the Navy can be applied to the role of First Selectman,” he said.