Newsletter Volume 3 • Number 29
“Stay informed and hold your elected representatives accountable”
At our November Democratic Town Committee meeting, we honored State Representative Rachel Khanna for her dedication, both as a hard working candidate and an effective legislator. In 2022, Rachel was the very first Democrat elected to represent the 149th district since it was mapped out 60 years ago.
What Rachel accomplished in her single term is remarkable. She was instrumental in securing disability benefits for Connecticut firefighters who faced job-related cancer diagnoses. For years first responders had been asking for help, and Rachel listened, leaned in, and got that done. Additionally, a major part of her legacy is bringing home $100 million for public schools, nonprofits and traffic safety improvements in her district.

Rachel’s “relentless enthusiasm and diligence in doing her work should not go unnoticed,” said State Rep. Steve Meskers. “She brought back money to the town. She was very successful in identifying what was needed, whether it be funding for the elevators at the Greenwich Library, the crosswalks on Route 1 in the Pemberwick-Byram neighborhood, or for the Glenville corridor traffic improvement project.”
Rachel is a role model, a leader, a problem solver, and a true public servant. She served with humility and grace, and by the way, also made time to train for and compete in triathlons.
Khanna plans to stay “deeply involved”
“After this election our work here in Connecticut is more vital than ever before,” Rachel notes, while also encouraging the rest of us to stay involved too. “Let’s keep pushing forward together for the values and the freedoms that matter to our community, our state, and our country.”

Rachel’s term as state representative concluded this past Tuesday and she leaves behind big shoes to fill. Please join us in thanking Rep. Rachel Khanna for her tireless and generous service on Greenwich’s behalf.
Looking for some good reads or movies? Our elected Democrats have recommendations for you!
We asked a few of your Democratic elected officials what books, movies or shows in 2024 had a big impact on them. Clearly, questions about leadership, courage, and this moment in history weighed heavily. So grab a cozy spot and a cup of tea, and give these a try.
Books – Non-fiction
These Truths: A History of the United States by Jill Lepore, recommended by Congressman Jim Himes
The Age of Grievance by Frank Bruni, recommended by Selectperson Janet Stone McGuigan
Say it Well by Terry Szuplat, recommended by State Representative Hector Arzeno
Leadership by Henry Kissinger, recommended by Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) member Matt DesChamps
World on the Brink by Dmitri Alperovitch, recommended by BET member Elliot Alchek
Be Ready when the Luck Happens by Ina Garten, recommended by Board of Ed member Sophie Koven
Books – Fiction
The Vulnerables by Sigrid Nunez, recommended by Selectperson Janet Stone McGuigan
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan, recommended by BET member Elliot Alchek
Day by Michael Cunningham, recommended by Board of Ed member Sophie Koven
Movies and streaming
Conclave, recommended by Congressman Jim Himes
Darkest Hour, recommended by State Rep. Stephen Meskers
The Goldman Case, recommended by State Rep. Hector Arzeno
Atlantic Crossing, recommended by State Rep. Stephen Meskers
A Complete Unknown, recommended by BET member Elliot Alchek
Shrinking, recommended by Board of Ed member Sophie Koven
Action Calendar
January 22. Meet.
Regular DTC meeting 7:30 p.m. at Greenwich Town Hall (101 Field Point Road) in the Cone Room.
January 23. Discuss.
The Coretta Scott King & Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Conversation: A Vital Conversation about Women’s Health Equity. Greenwich YWCA (259 East Putnam Ave). 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Find more information and RSVP here.
January 28. Engage.
Proposed town and school budget presentations from the First Selectman and Board of Education. 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room (101 Field Point Road) and streamed on Greenwich Community TV (YouTube and cable). Have your say on what’s important to you during the Public Hearing which starts at 7:00 p.m.

January 29. Learn.
The ACLU of Connecticut is hosting a Civil Rights Town Hall at the Greenwich YWCA (259 East Putnam Ave). Learn how to prepare for what’s coming with the Trump administration. Check-in starts at 6:30 p.m. and the program runs from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. with time for informal discussion until 8:30. RSVP here.
February 6. Dance.
Grab your cowboy boots, put on your best dancing hat, and come join us for a fun-filled night of Country Line Dancing! 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., First Congregational Church of Greenwich, (108 Sound Beach Ave, OG). Tickets here.
Volume 3, Number 29 • January 8, 2025 |
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