CT Patch Candidate Profile: Jonathan Goldstein For 150th State House District

GREENWICH, CT — Election Day on Nov. 3 is fast approaching, and there are a number of key races on the ballot.

Patch reached out to candidates for office to get more information on their campaigns and the issues that are facing the state and city.

Jonathan Goldstein is running for the 150th State House District, which covers a portion of Greenwich.

Candidate's Name:

Jonathan Goldstein

What office are you seeking?

State Representative - 150th District - Greenwich

Age:

45

District:

150

Party:

Republican

Campaign website:

https://www.goldsteinforct.com

Occupation:

Attorney and Construction Consultant

Family:

Single

Does anyone in your family work in government?

No - Only a father running for Congress - CT 04

Previous public office:

None

Why are you seeking this office?

I am seeking this office because I believe Greenwich deserves a stronger, more independent voice in Hartford—one focused on the needs of our community, not political parties or special interests.

I grew up in Greenwich, and I have seen firsthand how decisions made in Hartford affect our neighborhoods, our families, our businesses, and our quality of life. As an attorney, businessman, and construction consultant, I understand the real-world consequences of government mandates, rising costs, and infrastructure that cannot keep pace with development and the price we pay when sewage closes our beaches.

Greenwich sends substantial tax dollars to Hartford, yet we continue to struggle with rising property taxes, traffic congestion, beach closures, sewage pollution in Long Island Sound, and state housing mandates that undermine local control. We should not be forced to accept more development without the infrastructure to support it.

I am running on three simple priorities: Affordability, Beaches, and Community Control—my ABCs for Greenwich.

I am not seeking office to become another career politician or simply cast votes along party lines. I am running to ask tough questions, challenge bad legislation, fight for our fair share of state resources, and hold Hartford accountable.

My campaign is about something simple: Not red. Not blue. Just Greenwich. It is time to put our community first and make sure Greenwich has a representative who will do more than show up and vote—someone who will stand up and fight for it.

What do you believe is the No. 1 issue facing Connecticut, and how do you plan to address it?

The No. 1 issue facing Connecticut is affordability, because affordability means opportunity. Here in Greenwich, we are reaching a point where the next generation may no longer be able to afford to live in the town where they grew up. Our children should have the same opportunity to build a life here that their parents and grandparents had.

Between rising property taxes, electricity bills, healthcare costs, housing expenses, and everyday necessities, even families with good incomes are feeling the pressure. Seniors who spent their lives building our community are struggling to remain in their homes.

We may be gaining residents, but are we retaining the businesses and jobs that make our communities thrive? Greenwich needs a strong local economy, thriving small businesses, and employment opportunities that allow young people to stay, work, and raise their families here.

Energy is a major part of the affordability equation. High electricity, natural gas, and fuel costs affect every Greenwich household, restaurant, retailer, and small business. We need affordable, reliable energy, lower healthcare costs, and less government spending that ends up on our monthly bills.

We also need to address Hartford's unfunded mandates and development policies. Greenwich cannot keep absorbing more development without addressing traffic, sewer capacity, infrastructure, and the pollution closing our beaches. If Hartford mandates it, Hartford should pay for it.

I will fight to protect our fiscal guardrails, reduce the cost of living, support local businesses, and make sure Greenwich receives a fair return on the tax dollars we send to Hartford.

I want Greenwich to remain a community where our children can afford to return, our businesses can afford to stay, and our seniors can afford to remain.

That is what affordability means to me, and that is what my Just Greenwich Message is all about.

Energy costs have been soaring in Connecticut. What are your plans to help address this issue?

Energy costs are a major part of Connecticut's affordability crisis, affecting Greenwich families, seniors, and businesses. We cannot make Connecticut affordable without making energy affordable.

I support removing the public benefits charge from electric bills, increasing utility accountability, and pursuing an all-of-the-above energy strategy that includes natural gas, nuclear power, and renewables.

We also need innovative solutions. Working with my father, Dr. Michael Goldstein, who is running for Congress, we have submitted proposals to explore repurposing retired nuclear submarines to generate electricity rather than simply scrapping them, subject to appropriate safety and feasibility reviews.

We must also challenge regional energy policies. New York opposed the Constitution Pipeline, yet the proposed Iroquois compressor station upgrade in Brookfield would help deliver more natural gas to New York. Connecticut should not bear infrastructure burdens while struggling with high energy costs that make our state less competitive.

Energy affordability means economic opportunity. Lower energy costs help Greenwich families remain in their homes, allow businesses to grow, and give the next generation a better chance to live and work here.

Hartford needs to stop accepting high energy costs as inevitable and start fighting for solutions.

Affordability has been a major topic across the country and here in Connecticut. How do you plan to address this issue?

Affordability means opportunity. It means being able to raise a family, own a home, access quality healthcare, find meaningful employment, and retire with dignity. Greenwich and much of Connecticut are becoming so expensive that the next generation may not be able to afford to live in the communities where they grew up.

My approach focuses on lowering energy and healthcare costs, protecting Connecticut's fiscal guardrails, reducing unnecessary taxes and regulations, and attracting and retaining businesses. We may be gaining residents, but we must ensure we are not losing the businesses and jobs that sustain our economy.

Energy is central to affordability. I support removing the public benefits charge from electric bills, expanding reliable and affordable energy supplies, and providing relief from gasoline and diesel taxes. We also need greater transparency and competition in healthcare to address rising insurance premiums and medical expenses.

Here in Greenwich, we must challenge unfunded mandates from Hartford and development policies that strain our roads, schools, sewer systems, and local resources. If Hartford mandates it, Hartford should pay for it.

Affordability is not just about lowering bills. It is about creating opportunity. Our children should be able to build their futures here, our businesses should be able to grow, and our seniors should be able to remain in the homes they worked a lifetime to own.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

As an attorney, construction contractor and consultant, I have spent my career listening, solving problems, negotiating, and getting things done. In the real world, when there is a problem, we focus on finding a solution. Political parties don't enter into the equation. What matters is understanding the challenge, working with people, and delivering results.

My experience in law and construction gives me a practical understanding of the challenges facing Greenwich. Many of our biggest issues—from aging sewer infrastructure and traffic congestion to housing and energy costs—require real construction and infrastructure solutions, along with legislation that encourages investment, creates jobs, and expands opportunity.

I have also served on several nonprofit organizations, from a charter school in the Bronx focused on educational opportunity to HeartShare Human Services of New York, an organization dedicated to supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities, helping families in crisis, providing foster care services, and creating pathways to education, employment, and independence. That experience reinforced my belief that listening, compassion, accountability, and practical solutions can change lives.

That is what Just Greenwich means to me. It is about people, not a political party. We need someone in Hartford who understands how things work, what they cost, and how to solve problems—not simply cast votes along party lines.

My approach is simple: Listen first, understand the problem, bring people together, and get things done.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I grew up in Greenwich, and I believe our community deserves a representative who listens, asks tough questions, and puts people ahead of political parties.

In my professional life, I have learned that real-world problems require real-world solutions. When a sewer system is overwhelmed, a beach is closed because of pollution, or infrastructure cannot support development, we need to address the underlying problem—not simply commission another study. We need action not another study.

My priorities are straightforward: Affordability, Beaches, and Community Control—my ABCs for Greenwich. That means lowering energy and healthcare costs, supporting businesses and employment opportunities, protecting local decision-making, improving infrastructure, and making sure Greenwich receives its fair share of the tax dollars we send to Hartford.

I am particularly concerned that the next generation may no longer be able to afford to live in the Greenwich where they grew up, while seniors struggle to remain in the homes they worked a lifetime to own.

Just Greenwich is about people, not a political party. I will work with anyone, regardless of party affiliation, who has a practical solution that benefits our community. And when Hartford gets something wrong, I will not be afraid to challenge it.

I am not running simply to show up and cast a vote. I am running to listen, ask questions, solve problems, and make sure Greenwich has a voice that is heard.

Not red. Not blue. Just Greenwich.