Politics & Government

Meet The Candidate for East Windsor First Selectman: Judith Rajala

The unaffiliated petitioning candidate is seeking her first term as first selectman.


Name: Judith Rajala

Age: 47

Political affiliation: Unaffiliated Petitioning Candidate

Position you’re seeking: First Selectman East Windsor

Information about your family: Husband, David and 4 Children: Sarah (30), Thomas (23), Christopher (21), Samantha (19)

Occupation: Global Business Manager

Political Experience:
10 years East Windsor Board of Education
East Windsor Town Facilities Committee Chair
Curriculum Council
Finance Committee
Technology Committee

Other Experience:
15 years Global Business Management
13 years Technology Specialist & Trainer
B.A. University of Connecticut
M.A. Wesleyan University
Ongoing Civic Involvement

Why did you run for office?
East Windsor needs a trustworthy leader who unites our community and possesses higher education degrees, extensive business experience, management and problem-solving skills, mediation and negotiating know-how, and a keen understanding of how a municipal board operates. I am that leader.

If elected, what would be your primary areas of focus?
Fiscal Responsibly
Open, Collaborative & Transparent Government
New Business & Economic Growth
Pursuit of Grant Opportunities & Shared Services
Support for Senior Services
Educational Excellence

What do you feel is the biggest issue facing East Windsor today?
The lack of consistent, productive communication and collaboration between our boards, commissions, and community that hinders our ability to address the economic challenges that plague our town.

What skills do you have that you could bring to the community?

Interpersonal, instructional and management experience, budget creation and fiscal restraint, public relations and marketing know-how, comprehensive understanding of Medicare and Medicaid, and technology implementation.




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