Rachel Khanna leaves big shoes to fill

Newsletter Volume 3 • Number 29

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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.”


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

Shrinkingrecommended by Board of Ed member Sophie Koven


Action Calendar

Regular DTC meeting 7:30 p.m. at Greenwich Town Hall (101 Field Point Road) in the Cone Room.

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.

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.

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.

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
Paid for by the Greenwich Democratic Town Committee.
Greenwich Democratic Town Committee P.O. Box 126 Greenwich, CT 06836