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Have a heart, Tina and Ryan
Planning for emergencies IS the job of government When federal funding for healthcare, school meals and childcare was slashed by the Trump administration in order to fund their billionaire tax cut, our state government stepped in to protect vulnerable Connecticut residents. Not only was it the right thing to do, it comes at a time when Connecticut is…
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MAGA PLAYBOOK comes to Greenwich
Joe Kelly and Ryan Fazio push fear and deception Donald Trump has spent years spreading false claims and conspiracy theories about our elections — from insisting there’s widespread voting by noncitizens to — even to this day — claiming the 2020 presidential election was stolen. The formula is familiar: manufacture a frightening claim, repeat it loudly…
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Three stalled energy plans. One missing energy manager
Greenwich is leaving millions of dollars in energy savings on the table Greenwich’s sustainable energy efforts have languished due to years of inaction by the Republican administration. Energy costs are up 40% in five years, and the town has cut energy use by just 2% toward its 20%-40% goal — leaving $1-$2 million in potential…
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Moving beyond the status quo
How Democratic leadership is transforming Greenwich’s fiscal management and saving you money For years, Greenwich’s fiscal strategy quietly ran on autopilot. Through a passive routine known as “incrementalism,” town departments were accustomed to asking for simple, flat percentage increases year after year. Nobody was asking whether the original spending baseline was actually necessary, effective, or aligned…
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What we stand for
Principles that matter The divisive rhetoric perpetrated by the White Houseunfortunately has found its way into our local politics. As we enter the final months before the midterm elections, it’s important to remember what Greenwich Democrats stand for: Responsive governance: A government should serve the people — listen to residents, follow the facts, and be governed by the…
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Greenwich Explained
Greenwich Explained is a new series of concise, plain-English guides that help residents better understand the issues, decisions and policies shaping our community—and how Democratic leadership is working to address them.
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Standing up for Connecticut
Silence has it’s consequences We just celebrated the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence — the moment when Americans declared themselves free from the rule of a tyrant. Our founders wrote of a ruler whose “repeated injuries” proved him “unfit to be the ruler of a free people.” These words are relevant today. We are…
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After the storm
Our beautiful waterfront is a treasure – but only if the systems behind it are resilient The Independence Day weekend storm left behind flooded roads, fallen trees and widespread power outages. It also exposed something less visible but equally important: Greenwich’s water infrastructure is being tested by stronger storms, aging systems and growing demands. The effects are…
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Fred Camillo’s moot suit
A threat to town volunteers, and half a million dollars from your pocket for his ego Greenwich residents should understand two things about the lawsuit First Selectman Fred Camillo has waged against the Board of Education (BOE) for 20 months now. First, this case is no longer about anything—except the First Selectman’s desire to intimidate and punish.…
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The Promise of America
It’s America’s 250th birthday This year isn’t just any Independence Day… it’s America’s 250th birthday! As we gather to celebrate in the traditional ways with backyard barbecues and fireworks, we also remember that on July 4th, 1776, two hundred and fifty years ago, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence and announced the thirteen united* States…