News
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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…
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Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons
Visionary leader with Greenwich roots Growing up in Greenwich, Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons’ commitment to public service was shaped early. Last week she returned to her hometown to discuss how that commitment is helping drive the growth and transformation of Connecticut’s second-largest city. Addressing the Greenwich Democratic Town Committee (DTC) at its June meeting, Simmons outlined the…
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Constitutional literacy as a democratic value
Lessons from Melissa Murray On Monday, the Greenwich Democratic Town Committee brought our community together at the First Congregational Church for a fascinating discussion of the Constitution. Moderated by former FBI agent Asha Rangappa, constitutional scholar, well-known New York University Law Professor and “Strict Scrutiny” podcast host Melissa Murray outlined the challenges facing our country and how understanding…
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Ryan, it’s time to be clear
Fazio’s campaign pledge raises questions On June 3, Connecticut political analyst Kevin Driscoll published an article questioning Ryan Fazio’s transparency on his key campaign promise to cut electricity rates. That article, edited for length, follows. Connecticut’s new Republican nominee for governor has built his campaign on one promise: he’ll cut your electricity rates by 20%, with eliminating the public benefits…