Deputy First Selectman John K. Hampton is serving his fifth term on the Board of Selectmen where he is a strong advocate for transparency in government, environmental stewardship, and support programs for senior citizens. 
Highlights of John’s accomplishments include initiating the Clean Energy Task Force, starting the Simsbury Volunteer Expo and partnering on the Martin Luther King in Simsbury documentary and celebration.  As chair of the Simsbury Public Safety Subcommittee, John works with police, fire and emergency personnel on town wide emergency preparation and response. John is also a member of the Personnel Subcommittee and serves as liaison to the Aging and Disability Commission and the Simsbury Farms Complex Committee. John’s community involvement extends beyond Town Hall. A life-long town resident, John is active in the Tariffville Village Association, the Farmington River Watershed Association and the Simsbury Main Street Partnership. Mr. Hampton has also served on the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Aging & Disability Commission. John is a non-profit strategist, providing marketing, fundraising, and advocacy services to charitable organizations.