Temple & Jensen
Leadership You Know
As longtime residents of Oxford, we have been proud to raise our families here, support local businesses, and serve the town we love. With 10 years service as Town Attorney, 13½ years of experience as First Selectman, and four years of collaborative leadership together, we bring a proven track record of dedicated service to Oxford. We've helped guide Oxford through both challenges and achievements. That deep connection and leadership experience continue to drive our vision for the town’s future. We believe in practical solutions, honest leadership, and listening to the voices of our community. We know Oxford because we’ve lived it—every season, every neighborhood, every step forward. With your support, we’re ready to keep moving.
Oxford Onward.
Investing in Oxford’s Future
We’ve delivered real results and we’re just getting started. With your support, we’ll continue Onward building a stronger, smarter Oxford for everyone.
- Community & Education Investments - Built a new middle school and modern library to serve students, families, and lifelong learners.
- Stronger Public Safety - New firehouse, ambulance, rescue truck, and upgraded equipment across all departments.
- Economic Growth - Welcomed Stihl, CPV, RBC Bearings, Colombia Elevator, Quarry Walk and others boosting jobs and tax revenue.
- Fiscal Responsibility - Delivered the lowest mill rate in over 30 years through smart growth and budgeting.
Protecting Oxford, Strengthening Services
We’ve prioritized safety, reliability, and modernization because a strong town starts with strong foundations. We’ll continue investing in the people and systems that keep Oxford Onward.
- Expanded Police Force Doubled staff and enforced stronger minimum coverage.
- Modern Safety Tools Provided body cams, tasers, new vehicles and continue to upgrade equipment.
- Upgraded Fire Services Added a rescue truck, new gear, four pumpers and made repairs to all stations.
- Emergency Response Ready New ambulance, chase cars, and better coordination with Oxford Ambulance.
- Public Works Overhaul Replaced aging trucks and fuel tanks with modern equipment.
Leadership Through Crisis
When Oxford faced historic challenges, George and Arnie led with calm, strength, and results. Oxford recovered faster than ever from:
- Three major hurricanes
- A devastating tornado
- A record-breaking 35" snowstorm
- Catastrophic flooding
- A global pandemic
Their leadership kept Oxford moving and prepared us for the future Oxford Onward.
Supporting Families
We’re committed to making
Oxford a great place for families.
Recent improvements include new HVAC systems at Quaker Farms and Great Oak schools to keep our kids comfortable and healthy, along with enhanced school security to ensure their safety. We’ve also invested in community spaces adding a new dock and pavilion roof at Jackson’s Cove, purchasing over 350 acres for future trails, and launching the Little River Nature Preserve. Additionally, the Main Street Project is improving connectivity to support local businesses and encourage a more active lifestyle for residents.
SUPPORTING YOUTH
Oxford’s youth deserve spaces to grow and thrive.
We built a new athletic complex at Oxford High School, created the town’s first-ever girls’ sports field at Aggie Park, added lighting to Posypanko Park, and expanded hiking trails making outdoor activities more accessible for all ages.
Oxford Onward
We will continue strengthening our local economy, expand walkways and pedestrian bridges for safer connections, and protect Route 67 from overdevelopment to preserve our town’s character.