Steve Dunn has worked as First Selectman in Brookfield for over 7 years since first being elected in 2015. Steve retired from a long career in the corporate banking world, brings his leadership skills and expertise in finance, bonding, management of pension assets, sovereign funds and insurance. Steve has worked for JPMorgan Chase, Citibank and Banker’s Trust Company in various capacities, eventually heading a group at JPMorgan Chase’s Investment Bank responsible for over $2 trillion of client assets.
The Dunn’s have lived in Brookfield for over 42 years. His four children, Cate, Cullen, Conor and Jack, are all 13-year alumni of Brookfield schools. Steve has been active in the community through his leadership as Scoutmaster and other positions in Boy Scout Troop 8, as a Commissioner of the Brookfield Baseball and Softball Association and as a long-time coach in lacrosse and soccer. Steve has also coached an Odyssey of the Mind team, guiding numerous Brookfield teams to state and national competitions.
With his wife, Cassie, Steve led a successful community-wide effort to build a new track at Brookfield High School. They raised over $120,000 in donations. Thanks to their efforts, in 1998 Brookfield High School held its first home track meet in over 10 years at the new track. Steve and Cassie are the founders of the Mother’s Day 5 K race, with proceeds designated for support and maintenance of the track.
Steve Dunn is a graduate of Manhattanville University and has an MBA in finance from Fordham University.
First Selectman Steve Dunn
Selectman Bob Belden
Bob Belden has brought his leadership talents to Brookfield for the past 22 years. He was first elected to the Board of Finance in 2003 where he served eight years, the last two as chair of that committee. During that time, Bob was the primary presenter of the budget at the annual town meeting; many remember his clear and succinct presentations. In 2015, Bob was elected to the Board of Education, where he also served eight years, four of which he served as chair. During this period, the new Candlewood Lake Elementary School project was crafted, approved, and built. In addition to these two key town roles, Bob has also served on the town’s Retirement Benefits Advisory Committee (RBAC) since 2008, and on the town’s Capital Planning committee. Prior to that, Bob was active in youth sports coaching, PTO, and the high school marching band and guard parents’ group. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Regional YMCA for 8 years, where he was chairman for the last three. Bob is also currently president of the Brookfield Library Foundation.
A graduate of Dartmouth College and Harvard Business School, Bob built a successful 42-year career at IBM. As Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions Implementation, Bob played a pivotal role in the growth and transformation of IBM in the 2000’s. Bob retired from IBM in 2022.
Bob and his family have lived in Brookfield since 1988 and his public service efforts have been deeply rooted in “giving back” to the town he adores. Many in town know his family, especially his wife Janice who taught middle school science at St Joseph’s School and is very active around town. Bob and Janice have five adult children and nine grandchildren.
Meet the Team for Brookfield's Future
Continue to Maintain Civility
Brookfield is a great place to live, and Steve and Bob will keep it that way. They will keep the chaos of national politics out of Brookfield to safeguard the town we all love. They will continue to maintain civility in Town Hall.
Continue to Manage Development
Significant capital investments like a new police station, the new library, and new athletic fields are on the way. We need an experienced team in place to keep development on track, on schedule, and on budget.
Keep Professional Experience
Steve and Bob are the most experienced, professional Selectmen Brookfiled has ever had. They will continue to work across the aisle to put people over politics and make careful decisions to protect Brookfield's future.
Keep Honest Budgeting
Steve and Bob have overseen decades of municipal budgets. Their budgets are thoughtful documetns that meet the needs of our famiilies, and they will continue to deliver honest budgets at the lowest possible cost to Brookfield taxpayers.