Gerard F. Smith

Gerard F. Smith, known as Gerry Smith, serves as the First Selectman of Beacon Falls, Connecticut, a position he has held since 2020. He operates out of Town Hall at 10 Maple Ave, Beacon Falls, CT, where his office oversees the administration and governance of the town. According to public salary records, he earned an annual salary of $62,000 as of 2023.

Smith has been an active presence in Connecticut Republican politics. In May 2024, he received the nomination of the Connecticut Republican Party for U.S. Senate at the party's convention held at Central Connecticut State University, though the nomination was subject to an August primary. He has also maintained a public-facing social media presence through his official Facebook page, where he has expressed support for local first responders, including Beacon Hose Co. No. 1 and the Beacon Falls Police Department. His LinkedIn profile indicates he received his education at GMI.