Tag: Greenwich
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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…
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Meet the Candidates
This is your chance to get to know our fantastic Democratic candidates running for State House and Senate. Date: Sunday, July 12Time: 4:00–6:00pmLocation: Private residence in Greenwich (address will be shared upon RSVP)
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Amiel Goldberg: problem-solver for the 149th District
Rooted in community; delivering solutions Amiel Goldberg’s path to public service began not in politics, but in his daughters’ public school. A Stamford Westover neighborhood resident since 2007, Goldberg first got involved as a public school volunteer, serving as treasurer of the Stillwater Elementary Parent Faculty Organization. That community involvement expanded into broader civic engagement, including…
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Steve Meskers: Results-driven leadership for Greenwich
From international finance to public service Last week, Greenwich Democrats endorsed Steve Meskers to run for a fifth term in the State House of Representatives. At a time when families are worried about affordability and exhausted by political theater, Greenwich is fortunate to have something increasingly rare: a legislator focused on solving problems, building relationships, and…
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Coffee with Selectwoman Rachel Khanna
Join Greenwich Selectwoman Rachel Khanna for coffee and conversation. Hear about what’s happening in town and bring your questions or comments. Coffee for Good, 48 Maple Avenue.
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Meet Jill Oberlander, candidate for State Senate
A proven leader for this challenging moment Connecticut Democrats of the 36th Senate District have endorsed Jill Oberlander for the Connecticut State Senate. At a time when so many people are tired of contentious politics, anxious about rising costs, and concerned that government is not keeping pace with all of the challenges facing our communities, we who live…
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Public service shouldn’t come with personal risk
Lawsuit threatens civic spirit of Greenwich The town of Greenwich runs on volunteers—neighbors who step up to serve on boards, committees and commissions. Today that civic tradition is threatened by First Selectman Fred Camillo’s protracted legal attack against five Board of Education (BOE) members. A lawsuit without a purpose Seventeen months after filing a lawsuit…
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Arzeno, Meskers deliver $8M boost for Old Greenwich School
Grant frees up local tax dollars Our Democratic State Representatives Hector Arzeno and Stephen Meskers this week announced a major funding win for the long-awaited renovation of Old Greenwich School, as reported in the Greenwich Free Press. The Old Greenwich School renovation is a multi-phase project running through January 2029, and construction is underway. The legislators successfully secured…
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A plan for today and tomorrow
Democratic-led BET advances a budget focused on essential upgrades while preserving lowest mill rate On May 11, 2026, the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) will present the unanimously approved budget recommendation to the RTM for a vote. The $542.4 million budget was designed to strike a balance between keeping our taxes low while making critical…
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Taking task forces to task
Greenwich can make better use of special committees Task forces and advisory committees can be powerful tools for serving the public—when they are structured to succeed. In Greenwich, however, the way these bodies are currently organized and managed often limits their effectiveness. A complex and vague system of committees If you look at the long list of special…