Jim L. Brinton

James L. Brinton is a Republican politician serving as First Selectman of Washington, Connecticut. He is also a member of the town's Economic Development Committee in his capacity as First Selectman. Brinton is based at PO Box 383, Washington Depot, CT 06794, and can be reached at (860) 868-2259.

Brinton first won election as First Selectman of Washington and subsequently ran for a second term in the November 7, 2023 general election, in which he ran unopposed. He received 779 votes in that contest, according to Denise Arturi, the town's Democratic registrar of voters, securing another four-year term in office. His salary and compensation information is recorded through the Town of Washington's public employment records.

As First Selectman, Brinton has been listed as a key local government contact on regional civic issues, including matters related to healthcare access in the Litchfield Hills area of Connecticut. Additional details regarding his professional background prior to elected office and specific policy priorities were not available in the sources reviewed.