Elaine Arnow: 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, Elaine is a CT native and a longtime resident of the town. She is also a former music teacher in Westport & Weston schools and a former religious school teacher. Arnow received BS and MA degrees … Read more

Candi Savin: Board of Education

Candi Savin

Appointed to the Board of Education in October of 2016, Candi Savin hit the ground running. She quickly emerged as a leading voice in support of the protection and advancement of Westport’s excellent educational programs. Candi’s service has been marked by her ready availability and openness to fellow parents, her thoughtful review and questioning of … Read more

Rob Simmelkjaer: Second Selectman

Rob Simmelkjaer

Rob Simmelkjaer has served as Senior Vice President of NBC Sports Ventures since September of 2011. NBC Sports Ventures is a division of NBC Sports Group, which forms joint venture partnerships and makes minority investments in a wide variety of sports-related businesses. It is headquartered in Stamford, CT. In addition to his executive position, Simmelkjaer … Read more

Brian Stern: Board of Finance

Brian Stern

Brian has served on the Board of Finance for 12 years, with the last 6 years as Chairman. He moved to Westport with his wife Barbara in 1977 and raised his family of three boys. He previously worked for Xerox for nearly 40 years.

Josh Newman: Zoning Board of Appeals

Josh Newman

Josh Newman is currently a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals after serving as an alternate for most of 2018. In 2013, Josh and his wife, Lisa, purchased land in the Saugatuck Shores neighborhood with the dream of building a home. Due to the small plot of land and existing home, they were quickly … Read more

Melissa Kane: Selectman

Melissa Kane

Melissa Kane has distinguished herself as a successful businessperson, public servant, volunteer and advocate for the town of Westport. Melissa is respected for her ability to set a vision and build the support necessary to take action. Her strong communication skills, collaborative approach and leadership capability have resulted in many successful community and civic endeavors. … Read more

Michael Cammeyer: Planning & Zoning Commission

Michael Cammeyer

Michael was appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission in March 2017 after serving as an alternate for the previous six months. While living and working in Westport, Michael spends a great amount of time around town which has opened his eyes to future development opportunities. As a member of the P&Z, he looks forward to being an … Read more

Greg Rutstein: Planning & Zoning Commission

Greg Rutstein

Greg began his career as an attorney at the New York law firm Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy practicing general corporate law and M&A transactions. After a couple of years he took a position at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, another large New York firm, to focus on private fund transactions and the associated regulatory matters. … Read more

Danielle Dobin – Planning & Zoning Commission

Danielle is a current Planning & Zoning Commissioner and chairs the P&Z’s Affordable Housing Subcommittee. Danielle began her career as a staff assistant in the office of US Senator Bob Graham (D-Florida). Following her graduation from Georgetown Law, Danielle joined the Real Estate Group of Skadden, Arps, a New York law firm. She left Skadden … Read more