Submitted by Greenwich Democratic candidates for the town’s Board of Estimate and Taxation
Dear Greenwich Neighbors,
It’s time for a positive change on the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET)—a return to responsible, cooperative, fact-based governance that truly serves our entire community. We haven’t seen Greenwich’s proud tradition of bipartisan collaboration on the BET for years—this must be restored. We believe in a board where respect, transparency, and productive discussion drive decisions made for the long-term good of all residents.
Proven Financial Expertise
Our Democratic team brings decades of financial and legal experience and discipline, forged in leadership roles at respected firms across the country. We understand that resources are finite and that our most sacred responsibility is protecting taxpayers’ wallets and maintaining low, stable taxes.
Our commitment to Greenwich runs deep. We’ve raised our families here, with some of us having children and grandchildren attending Greenwich Public Schools now. Our track record speaks for itself: when Democrats held the BET majority, the average tax increase was demonstrably lower than under the current leadership. We are ready to restore stable, professional oversight—replacing recent chaos and unpredictability with transparent, rigorous, and disciplined financial management.
A Renewed Focus on Fiscal Responsibility and Community Needs
We will overhaul capital planning to ensure essential projects are prioritized and financed responsibly, not discarded for political reasons. That means convening the capital funding committee which has not met in years, and ending the costly delays on projects like Hamill Rink and the sewer treatment plant upgrades.
Our Pledge: Collaboration and Discipline
If the voters award us the tiebreaking vote (whichever party wins the most BET votes in the town election gets the tiebreak), we pledge a return to civil, fact-based service for the town. In fact, our goal is a BET where the tiebreaking vote is rarely needed. We will focus on these core principles:
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Bipartisan Collaboration and Transparency
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Low and Predictable Taxes
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Expense Reduction through Efficiency
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Responsible Capital Planning
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Data-Driven Decisions
Early voting runs October 20 through November 2 and Election Day is November 4. Vote Row A for all six Democratic BET candidates responsible, collaborative leadership that works for you.
Elliot Alchek
Matt DesChamps
Doug Fenton
Laura Erickson
Stephen Selbst
David Weisbrod
Note: The deadline to submit letters to the editor about candidates for consideration in the Nov 4, 2025 municipal elections is Oct 28, 2025 at 12:00 noon.
