Tag: Tina Courpas
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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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Capital backlog and school needs dominate public hearing
Residents welcomed the event, but it doesn’t fix our broken planning process After fierce criticism over a lack of capital planning and a growing backlog of deferred projects, Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo and outgoing BET Chairman Harry Fisher held a public hearing on budget priorities at Town Hall last Thursday. Despite minimal advertising and no Zoom option,…
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Voters choose collaboration in RTM election
Moderate, community-minded candidates prevail across town districts On Election Day, Greenwich voters overwhelmingly backed moderates from a bipartisan coalition for the Representative Town Meeting (RTM), reaffirming a shared commitment to practical leadership and cooperation in town government. The RTM, Greenwich’s 230-member legislative body, is one of the largest in the United States. Rooted in the New England…
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Democrats pass a responsible state budget, again
Newsletter Volume 3 • Number 51 Weekly Newsletter Delivery CT Republicans vote against funding for working families and kids Connecticut Democrats closed out this legislative session by delivering a state budget that provides relief for working families and invests in children. Passing largely along party lines, the two-year budget takes effect on July 1st. This session our lawmakers…
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The myth of tanking public school enrollment
Newsletter Volume 3 • Number 38 Weekly Newsletter Delivery A Republican fantasy floated each budget season Ah, the age-old myth of plummeting enrollment in our schools, a favorite bedtime story for those eager to slash school budgets, close schools and fire teachers. Once again it’s circulating among our town finance board. In a meeting last month, Republican Budget…
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Courpas “dead wrong” on reproductive rights
Special Bulletin Rachel Khanna’s opponent called out by legislative leaders Connecticut has been a leader in protecting reproductive freedom, but will only remain a safe haven if we elect truly pro-choice candidates. Rachel Khanna, Steve Meskers, Hector Arzeno and Nick Simmons are the only ones in Greenwich endorsed by Planned Parenthood. Now the chairs of the CT…
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Vote! …for compassion and proven results
Newsletter Volume 3 • Number 21 Weekly Newsletter Delivery It matters now more than ever. Every race in this election will be close. As you head out to elect joyful warriors Harris and Walz,don’t forget to vote for our unified state House delegation of Hector Arzeno (151st District), Steve Meskers (150th District), and Rachel Khanna (149th District). They promised fiscal responsibility…
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All four Democratic state candidates endorsed by Planned Parenthood
Newsletter Volume 3 • Number 17 Weekly Newsletter Delivery Their Republican opponents? Not so much. An endorsement from Planned Parenthood Votes! Connecticut is a signal flare marking who is truly a trusted candidate. Given our Democratic slate’s proven dedication to protecting access to reproductive healthcare and abortion, it’s no surprise that Rachel Khanna, Steve Meskers, Hector Arzeno and Nick Simmons all earned one.…