Jason Buchsbaum, a Republican, was elected in November 2024 to represent Connecticut's 69th House District, encompassing Bridgewater, Roxbury, a portion of New Milford, and the majority of Southbury. He was sworn into office on January 8, 2025. Prior to his election to the state legislature, Buchsbaum served five terms on the Southbury Board of Selectmen, where he held the position of Chairman Pro Tempore. His tenure on the board was marked by a commitment to fiscal responsibility, support for education, and enhancement of local emergency services. Notably, he played a key role in Southbury's transition to an independent police force, aiming to improve public safety within the community.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from The George Washington University
  • Juris Doctor, with high honors, from the University of Connecticut School of Law

• Political Experience:

  • Member of the Southbury Board of Selectmen , serving as Chairman Pro Tempore from 2021
  • Vice Chairman of the Southbury Charter Revision Commission
  • Vice Chairman of the Southbury Republican Town Committee
  • Elected member of the Seymour Board of Education

In his professional career, Buchsbaum is a partner at the law firm Cohen and Wolf, P.C., where he leads the firm's Municipal Practice Group and practices in the areas of litigation and municipal law.