Greenwich Democrats Officially Launch Campaigns For Local Offices

GREENWICH, CT — Several candidates seeking endorsement from the Greenwich Democratic Town Committee introduced themselves in an event held outside Town Hall on Monday morning.

Leading the Democrat slate are Anthony Moor and Rachel Khanna, who launched their campaigns for first selectman and selectwoman respectively.

Moor and Khanna announced their vision for a more responsive and collaborative local government, while pledging to maintain low tax rates.

A former local news reporter and the current chair of the Representative Town Meeting's Transportation Committee, Moor said there is a need for "leaders who listen, bring us together, collaborate on solutions and respect your values," according to a news release.

Moor criticized the current administration for a lack of leadership and "political infighting," and noted that First Selectman Fred Camillo is currently in a legal battle with the town's Board of Education.

He also highlighted "irresponsible budget cuts" by Republicans on the town finance board, impacting flooding mitigation and threatening the town's public schools.

"There’s no leadership from the top at Town Hall," Moor said in a news release. "This is the kind of leaderless decay that can happen when one party has held almost unbroken power for an entire century."

Moor promised a "new era of respect and solutions" and needs-based budgets that reflect community values, including low property taxes.

Khanna, a longtime Greenwich resident and former state Representative for the 149th district, announced her bid for selectwoman, stressing her commitment to constituent service.

Khanna, a mother of four and former RTM member, highlighted her experience securing state funding for local projects, including $20 million for Central Middle School and $6.5 million for the Glenville Corridor traffic safety project.

"Greenwich is great, but it can be better – much better – for each and everyone of us," Khanna said, advocating for safer streets, 21st-century services, modern infrastructure, and continued investment in public schools. Drawing a parallel to her experience as a triathlete, she emphasized the discipline and perseverance required for effective public service.

A team of fellow candidates was also introduced, including Matt DesChamps, Laura Erickson, Stephen Selbst, and Doug Fenton for the Board of Estimate and Taxation; Bob Chaney and Veronica Chiavaroli for the Board of Education; Meghan McCreary for Town Clerk, and Hale Bayram for Tax Collector.

Current BET Democrats David Weisbrod and Elliot Alchek will seek re-election on the 12-person board, Greenwich Time reported.

Camillo and Selectman Lauren Rabin, both Republicans who have been in office since 2019, have not officially announced re-election campaigns.

Selectperson Janet Stone McGuigan, a Democrat who has served alongside Camillo and Rabin for almost two terms, will not run again, according to Greenwich Time.

This year's election will take place on Nov. 4.

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