Easton First Selectman Will Not Seek Fourth Term

EASTON, CT — First Selectman David Bindelglass announced he will not seek a fourth term this November, concluding a tenure that began in 2019 when he became the first Democrat to hold the position in Easton in four decades.

During his three terms, Bindelglass led bipartisan efforts to resolve contentious matters, including the permanent preservation of environmentally sensitive land on South Park Avenue and the renovation of the town’s emergency medical services headquarters.

“What I am most proud of is that we have governed with transparency and integrity," Bindelglass said in a statement. "Working together, we’ve preserved our farms, our lands, our schools, and our town’s heritage. This is complex work and openness and transparency have enabled us to achieve much of what we set out to do. Serving the residents of Easton has been a tremendous honor."

His first term coincided with major challenges, including widespread power outages and the COVID-19 pandemic. Bindelglass oversaw the town’s transition into a local health district, a move that expanded services and supported the continuation of town operations and senior programs during the pandemic.

In 2022, he led a successful referendum to sell a 19-acre portion of the South Park tract to the Aspetuck Land Trust, marking the first time residents directly voted on town property use following a 2021 ordinance.

Bindelglass also drew national attention in 2023 when he joined a U.S. delegation to Easton’s sister city in Sviatohirsk, Ukraine, organized by Ukraine Aid International.

A longtime orthopedic surgeon, Bindelglass has lived in Easton since 1994. He and his wife raised two children who attended Easton schools. Before entering public office, he held leadership positions at Bridgeport Hospital and participated in international medical missions.

Bindelglass said he will continue contributing to the town’s civic life after stepping down. His term ends later this year.