First Selectman Wendy Mackstutis Appoints Steven Antonio Deputy First Selectman
Wendy Mackstutis
wmackstutis@simsbury-ct.gov
860-543-3770
Steven Antonio
860-214-2792
Simsbury First Selectman Wendy Mackstutis appointed Selectman Steven Antonio Deputy First Selectman following the town’s swearing-in ceremony held on Monday.
“I feel Steve is a great choice as Deputy First Selectman. He brings experience from town boards and commissions, is a local business owner, and grew up in town” said Mackstutis. “We both believe in government transparency, a collaborative spirit, and a desire to do what’s best for the people of Simsbury. I‘m looking forward to working with Steve, incumbent Heather Goetz and our new board members Kevin Beal, Curtis Looney, and Diana Yeisley. It should be a great team, working together for our community.”
Mr. Antonio is a life-long Simsbury resident and local business owner. He graduated from Simsbury High School in 1981 and received a bachelor’s degree from Bryant University in 1985. Mr. Antonio returned to Simsbury and took over his family’s eatery, Antonio’s Restaurant in 1987, an iconic restaurant in Simsbury. He added the Sports Bar, Hoops N’ Hops in 1993 and branched into commercial and residential real estate in the 2000’s
He has served on many boards and commissions over the years, being a strong advocate for the residents and business community in our town. This includes being elected to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Design & Review Board, where he served as Chairman of both boards for many years. Mr. Antonio was also member of our Fair Housing Commission, the Building Code Board of Appeals, and a board member of our Simsbury Main Street Partnership.
He lives in Simsbury with his wife Lisa, children Katherine, Thomas and John Antonio as well as 13 sheep, 2 dogs and some mice in the barn he’s been meaning to evict.
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The Simsbury Town Charter provides the following regarding the assignment and duties of the Deputy First Selectman:
Section 402 - At the organization meeting, the First Selectman or First Selectwoman shall appoint, from among the members of the Board of Selectmen, a Deputy First Selectman or Deputy First Selectwoman who shall serve as Acting First Selectman or First Selectwoman in accordance with the provisions of Section 411 of this Charter.
Section 411 – The Deputy First Selectman or Deputy First Selectwoman shall serve as acting First Selectman or First Selectwoman in the event of the temporary absence or temporary disability of the First Selectman or First Selectwoman.