“The Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) projects that if we “prioritize” the BOE’s master plan as proposed, capital spending will rise dramatically, our mill rate will increase by 60% and our debt will triple over the life of the program. Oberlander knows this. She is Chair of the BET.” – Brooks Harris Continue Reading →
Jill Oberlander
Recent Posts
Oberlander: My Vision for Greenwich
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” I will: (1) prioritize investments in our education system and our children’s well-being; (2) adopt an environmental mission statement that identifies and puts into motion easy-to-implement actions to conserve energy and protect our natural
resources; and (3) establish a business retention and economic development program to support our existing local business and attract new ones.” – Jill Oberlander, Democratic candidate for Greenwich First Selectman Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Jill Oberlander
Tesei and Litvack React to SEEC Fine on Treasurer of BET Candidate Turner
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“Since neither Mr. Turner nor his campaign Treasurer has anything to do with my and Jill Oberlander’s campaign, it is time to return to the merits of the election and our effort to bring leadership and good governance back to Greenwich.” – Sandy Litvack, Democratic candidate for re-election as Selectman Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Ed Dadakis, Jill Oberlander, Mark Miller, Peter Tesei, Sandy Litvack, SEEC, Tony Turner
Lauren Rabin, Republican Hopeful for Selectman: Greenwich is Strong and Getting Stronger
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Lauren Rabin, currently a member of the Greenwich Board of Education is seeking the RTC nomination for Selectman. She talked about the role of Selectman, the Town’s need for playing fields, spaces for dogs to run free, funding capital improvements and the possibilities for public-private partnerships. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Board of Education, Board of Selectman, Dan Quigley, Fred Camillo, Granit Balidemaj, Jill Oberlander, Joe Kelly
Farricker: Long Years of Service May Not Be What Greenwich Voters Need from Selectmen Candidates
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“I believe the residents of Greenwich deserve what respected town resident Ray Dalio refers to as ‘radical transparency.'” – Frank Farricker Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Frank Farricker, Fred Camillo, Jill Oberlander, Michael Mason, radical transparency, Ray Dalio
Oberlander-Litvack Debut as Democratic Team for Board of Selectmen
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Greenwich Democrats kicked off the campaigns of Jill Oberlander as First Selectman and incumbent Sandy Litvack for a second term as Selectman on Tuesday night at Town Hall with a standing room only crowd. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Gina Gladstein, Greenwich Democrats, Jill Oberlander, Sandy Litvack
Tod Laudonia Outlines Vision for Greenwich First Selectman Run
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A third Republican candidate for Greenwich First Selectman has emerged. Tod Laudonia is a longtime Greenwich resident and has been a licensed real estate broker since 1980. He served as the Town’s Tax Collector from 2009 to 2017. Mr. Laudonia, who has been interviewed by the RTC search committee, joins Republicans Mike Mason (BET member and former chair) and State Rep Fred Camillo (District 151) as hopefuls for the job. To date Granit Balidemaj, Joe Kelly and Dan Quigley have announced candidacies for Republican selectman. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, civility, Dan Quigley, Fred Camillo, Granit Balidemaj, Greenwich First Selectman, Jill Oberlander, Joe Kelly
Litvack and Oberlander Announce They Will Run as a Team for Board of Selectmen
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“Together with Sandy, I am confident we have the team to move Greenwich forward.” – Jill Oberlander Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Greenwich Democrats, Jill Oberlander, Sandy Litvack
GHS Bleachers Condemned; Games and Graduation Plans TBD
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Specifically, at the time the bleachers were built, it appears they were built to a standard of 60 pounds per square foot. Currently, code requires that the structure hold 100 pounds per square foot. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, bleachers, Cardinal Field, Cardinal Stadium, GHS, Greenwich High School, Jill Oberlander
BET Passes Greenwich Town Budget in 11-1 Vote
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Oberlander said the budget will result in a 2.98% increase in the mill rate, which she said was within target range of BET guidelines. Continue Reading →