Jon Trister

I am honored to serve as Mayor of Newington. 

I have been a resident of Newington for the last 17 years along with my wife, Roceli, and our two children, John and Charlotte, who attend Newington Public Schools. I have a bachelor’s degree in political science from Charter Oak State College, and a Master of Public Administration from UConn. I have previously served on the Newington Town Planning & Zoning Commission and the Standing Insurance Committee. I am also a member of the board of directors for the Soccer Club of Newington. 

Over the past two years, I have had the opportunity to speak with thousands of our town’s residents and to find out what you want from your leaders. What I have learned is that the people in our community want to prosper and thrive, so I, along with our Democratically-led Town Council, have worked to grow our tax base through thoughtful economic development. Newington residents want a strong educational system that increases their property values, so I have worked closely with our Democratically-led Board of Education to prioritize our public schools and put the needs of students first. We also recognize that Newington plays a vital role in the greater Harford area, which is why our team has partnered with our state delegation to bring the state aid to Newington that it deserves.

I love our community and want to see it be the best it can be. I look forward to continuing to meet Newington residents and hearing your thoughts and ideas for how we can work together for a better Newington!