Greenwich Candidate Profile: Jaysen Medhurst For RTM

GREENWICH, CT — Election day in Greenwich is getting closer and there are plenty of candidates running for various positions in town. To help residents make an informed decision on Nov. 5, Greenwich Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as the big day draws near.

Incumbent Jaysen Medhurst, 45, is running for re-election to Greenwich's Representative Town Meeting (District 1). He currently works in financial services and previously advertising and marketing for two decades.

A Greenwich resident, Medhurst and his wife, Dawn, have two young children.

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The single most pressing issue facing our town/district is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Growth and Infrastructure: Preserving the unique character of Greenwich, while thoughtfully planning for the future with strong and efficient infrastructure is essential to keeping our town a premier destination to live and work.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I'm here to listen first. It's imperative to understand all sides as there are very few black and white issues. This is why listening to and understanding all sides of an argument are critical to good government.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Improving government efficiency and reducing waste through the institution of best practices and effective oversight.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I have consistently used my ability to bring people together and work towards a common goal to drive success throughout my career in business, education, and the arts. This includes the release of two independent albums, leading my school's alumni association through a major structural change, and managing several multi-million dollar projects.

The best advice ever shared with me was...

Measure twice, cut once.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

My most important roles in life are father to two wonderful children and husband to my beautiful wife. I am grateful to be able to raise my family in Greenwich, there are few better places to live and thrive. I simply want to give back to the town I love so much. You may also be interested to learn that in 1999 I met James Brown at the Salt Lake City airport.