Terry Rooney

Terrence P. Rooney, known as Terry Rooney, serves as the First Selectman of Monroe, Connecticut, a town of nearly 19,000 residents located in Fairfield County. He is affiliated with the Republican Party and leads the town's executive branch from Monroe's municipal offices at 7 Fan Hill Road. Rooney won his first term as First Selectman and subsequently won reelection to a second term, defeating Democratic challenger Leon Ambrosey by 187 votes in a race in which Republicans swept every contested office and retained a 6-3 majority on the Town Council.

As First Selectman, Rooney has published annual reports outlining his administration's accomplishments across 19 key town departments, and regularly issues public updates to residents. He maintains an active presence on LinkedIn with over 500 professional connections and communicates with constituents through the town's official website and social media channels. The Monroe Republican Town Committee has highlighted his annual reports as a record of the Republican administration's work across municipal government.

Monroe, the town Rooney oversees, was founded in 1823 and is known for its award-winning schools, parks, and mix of small and large businesses in industries including energy, manufacturing, and warehousing and distribution. The town's official website lists Rooney by his full name, Terrence P. Rooney, in his capacity as First Selectman.