First Selectman

Michael C. Tetreau
5 Pleszko Place
mikeandcristin@fairfield2011.com

When Mike was sworn in as Fairfield First Selectman in June, he wasted no time getting up to speed on the many pressing issues facing our town in this difficult economy. In fact, Mike brings the perfect blend of qualifications, experience and commitment to the job of Fairfield’s chief executive at a critical juncture in the town’s history. Mike has made a difference wherever he has served. Now more than ever Fairfield needs Mike’s strong leadership.

Mike and Cristin McCarthy Vahey, candidate for Selectman, are running as the Democratic team that’s “Ready to Lead!”

An Established Leader Who Builds Strong Working Relationships

  • Elected to the Board of Finance in 2005 until his appointment as First Selectman, Mike led efforts to stop the town’s deficit spending – all the while working successfully to forge a spirit of bipartisanship.
  • Mike has also served with distinction on the RTM, Town Plan and Zoning Commission, and the town’s Financial Planning Advisory Committee, where he spearheaded the effort to develop a five-year financial and capital plan for the town.

A Seasoned Businessman Who Knows How to Get Things Done

  • Although many people know Mike through his most recent professional role as a 5 Star Realtor and Sales Vice President with William Raveis Real Estate, he had already built a distinguished 25-year career as a senior executive specializing in financial turnarounds and innovative market strategies.
  • Soon after graduating from Princeton University in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mike began his career with Arthur Andersen and Co., where he worked as a manager of project teams that designed and installed financial information systems. He was one of the youngest people ever promoted to manager at the company.

A Proud Fairfielder Committed to Communicating with Honesty and Integrity 

  • Mike and his two brothers grew up in Fairfield, where their parents lived for more than 50 years. Mike’s dad was a well-known coach, educator and administrator.
  • A graduate of Ludlowe High School, Mike likes to say he “grew up with the town” and is now honored to serve as its First Selectman.

Learn more about Mike and Cristin here.