Rachel Khanna

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Officials Break Ground on $76 Million Auxiliary Lane & Safety Project at I-95 Exits 6 and 7

The project was described by CT Dept of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto as a “quick win” because it is anticipated to take only about one year to complete. Some 150,000 vehicles pass through Stamford’s exits 6 and 7 daily, and the situation is dangerous with so many exits close to each other. There have been over 230 crashes over a 3-year period just in the section between exits 6 and 7. Continue Reading →

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State Representative Candidates Face Off: Who is living in La La Land?

“I’ve always supported local control. I’m not in favor of high rises. I was born in the Bronx and lived in Brooklyn before I moved to Greenwich. If I wanted high rises I would have stayed in Brooklyn.” – State Rep Steve Meskers (D-150) Continue Reading →

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Wasserman: Khanna delivers on lowering taxes.

“Rachel’s commitment to tax relief is balanced by her focus on fiscal responsibility. She supported a budget that not only included these historic tax cuts but also ensured that Connecticut’s Rainy Day Fund was fully funded and that pension liabilities were paid down.” – Svetlana Wasserman Continue Reading →

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DOWNEY: Yes, Harry Fisher, $100 million of funding is a big number!

“Thanks for noticing what a great job our Democratic state representatives have done securing state dollars for local schools, nonprofits and pedestrian safety projects in their districts that include Greenwich and parts of Stamford. Any money brought home from the state eases what local property owners need to pay to municipalities.” – Christina Downey Continue Reading →

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PHOTOS: Greenwich Veterans Honored with Connecticut Wartime Service Medal

The event was held in the GHS Performing Arts Center where veterans were presented with the Connecticut Wartime Service Medal, established by Gov Jodi Rell and the CT General Assembly in 2005 as a way to recognize the service of the state’s veterans. Continue Reading →

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Officials Mark Completion of GHS Secure Vestibule with Ribbon Cutting

“At that time the entire student body gathered in the student center to commemorate the opening of the ‘new’ Greenwich High School. Over the years we have added a science wing, a performing arts center, team rooms, fitness center and a dance studio. The school district rehabilitated the entire building in the 1990s. As we completed all this construction and created a new house, we never built an entry-way worthy of one of the best high schools in our country. Until now.” – GHS principal Ralph Mayo Continue Reading →

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PHOTOS: Family Centers Honors Greenwich House Delegation with “Children’s Champion” Awards

“After I had my first child, I had to choose between going back to work or using my salary to pay for childcare – or staying home to take care of my newborn…Ultimately, I made the decision to stay home, which I’m aware makes me one of the lucky few.” – State Rep Rachel Khanna Continue Reading →

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At LWV Legislative Wrap Up, Greenwich Delegation Share Successes and Disappointments

During a gathering at Burning Tree Country Club organized by the League of Women Voters Greenwich, State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-36), and State Reps – Rachel Khanna (D-149), Stephen Meskers (D-150) and Hector Arzeno (D-151) provided an overview of the past legislative session and a view to next year. Continue Reading →

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