Westport Democratic Town Committee

First Selectman & Second Selectwoman

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Gordon F. Joseloff - First Selectman
A Westporter whose family ties to the town go back 90 years...
Shelly Kassen
Shelly Kassen - Second Selectwoman
Shelly has lived in Westport since the summer of 1989. Born in Albany, New York...

Board of Finance

Helen Garten
Helen Garten
Former Chair of the Board of Finance, Helen is also a Law Professor, teaching financial regulation...
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After 25 years in business management and leadership roles, Janis opted to retire from a highly successful career to devote...
Brian Stern
Brian Stern
Brian was employed by Xerox Corporation for over 35 years, beginning as a Finance Director...

Board of Education

Don O'Day
Don O'Day
Chair of the Board of Education. As a career financial professional...
Michael Gordon
Michael Gordon
Michael Gordon has served on the Board of Education since November, 2011. He has an extensive ...
Mark Mathias
Mark Mathias
A member of the Board since 2003, Mark Mathias is a technology executive with 30 years experience...
Elaine Whitney
Elaine Whitney
Elaine Whitney has served on the Board of Education since January 2009...

Planning and Zoning Commission

Ron Corwin Candidate Planning and Zoining Commission
Ron Corwin
Former Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Ron Corwin has served on the Commission since 2006...
Howard Lathrop Candidate Planning & Zoning Commission
Howard Lathrop
Howard Lathrop has been an architect with the architectural firm of Roche Dinkeloo and Associates in Hamden, Connecticut for 40 years...
Nora Jinishian
Nora Jinishian
Since her move to Westport in 1986 Nora has been a full-time mother, wife and community volunteer...

Zoning Board of Appeals

Jim Ezzes
Jim Ezzes
Chairman Jim Ezzes has served on ZBA for 15 years and has worked to bring his knowledge of the regulations and the community...
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Jacqueline Masumian
Jacqueline Masumian has lived in Westport for 26 years and has operated her landscape design business here for the last 23...
Douglas Bowen
Douglas Bowen
Doug Bowen has served on the Zoning Board of Appeals since 2005, reviewing, analyzing...

Board of Assessment Appeals

David Krauss
David Krauss
Chair of the Board of Assessment Appeals since 2006, Krauss graduated from Cornell University with Distinction...
Elaine Arnow Candidate - Board of Assessment Appeals
Elaine Arnow
Elaine Arnow has served on Board of Assessment Appeals since 2005. A realtor in Westport with twenty-five years experience...
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