Voters open the door to smarter financial planning for our town’s future
Election day brought sweeping wins for Democrats in key races across the nation, and also right here in Greenwich. While we did not win the First Selectman race, Democrats achieved a historic milestone—winning the tie-breaking vote on the powerful Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) for only the second time in a century.
This resounding victory gives Democrats a voice in how Greenwich plans for its future and ensures that decisions about our schools, safety, and infrastructure reflect the priorities of the entire community.
“We have not just won an election,” said BET member Matt DesChamps. “We have secured a mandate to bring collegiality, productive discussion, and mutual respect back to the BET.”
Rachel Khanna will be joining the Board of Selectmen, bringing an independent voice and a renewed focus on the town’s needs: supporting seniors, students, pedestrian and traffic safety, and modernizing town infrastructure. “I’m energized to get to work along with the BET, the BOE, and the RTM to make Greenwich an even better place to live, work, raise a family, and retire.”
A more forward-looking Greenwich
Anthony Moor and Rachel Khanna thanked supporters for an energetic, hopeful campaign. “Though we didn’t win every race, we’ve changed the conversation in Greenwich,” Moor said. “Voters sent a clear message: it’s time for balance, transparency, and fiscally responsible leadership.”
Across the ballot, Democratic candidates ran strong, principled campaigns. Bob Chaney and Veronica Chiavaroliwill join the Board of Education, bringing years of professional and personal experience in education, and fresh eyes to the job. Meghan McCreary, a software engineer whose tool for seeing how RTM members voted has brought greater transparency to the legislative body, came within 450 votes of becoming Town Clerk.
Our candidates and volunteers knocked on over 18,000 doors, made 14,000 phone calls, and connected personally with voters in every neighborhood. Dozens of supporters canvassed, wrote postcards, hosted events, and helped build a movement for better governance. To all who gave their time and energy—thank you.
With the new balance on the BET, Democrats are ready to get to work. For too long, vital projects like renovating Riverside School, replacing Hamill Rink, and improving flood resilience have been delayed. They will bring responsible planning and collaboration to move these priorities forward, while keeping taxes low and predictable.
This is an important step toward a more balanced, accountable, and forward-looking Greenwich. The work continues—and together, we’ll keep building the future our town deserves.
WHAT WE’RE READING
From the newly elected BET Democrats
“We are pleased to have earned the BET chairmanship. To everyone who cast a ballot for our team—and for the future of our town—thank you!… And for those who voted for the other slate, know we are committed to representing all residents and removing politics from financial decisions.” Read more here.
Action calendar
November 6. Learn.
The Department of Public Works invites the community to attend a Public Information Meeting for the Greenwich-Stamford Multi-Use Trail Project. Tonight 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center in Activity Room 1.
November 15. Join us.
Come to our monthly DTC meeting open to all Democrats in town. 7:30, Town Hall Meeting Room.
December 1. Attend.
Join the swearing in of the Board of Selectmen. 5:00 p.m. Cohen Eastern Greenwich Civic Center.
| Volume 4, Number 21 • November 6, 2025 |
| Paid for by the Greenwich Democratic Town Committee. |
| Greenwich Democratic Town Committee P.O. Box 126 Greenwich, CT 06836 |