Candice Savin: Second Selectwoman

Candice Savin

Candice Savin, a Connecticut native and 20-year resident of Westport, is well-known in town as a long-time public servant, parent, community leader, and successful attorney. Candice stepped up to lead the Board of Education in November of 2019 at a time when the Board faced several daunting challenges.  Under her leadership the Board gained the … Read more

Jonathan Steinberg: First Selectman

Jonathan Steinberg

Jonathan Steinberg has been serving the people of Westport for eighteen years and is now serving his sixth term in the State Legislature. He Chairs the Public Health Committee and was intimately involved in the state’s pandemic response. Previously, he served on Westport’s RTM for seven years, three as Deputy Moderator. Jonathan grew up in … Read more

Lynette Pineda – Board of Assessment Appeals

Lynette Pineda

Lynette Pineda has over 23 years of commercial real estate debt and equity investment experience at major global institutions. Prior to this, she was an accountant for three years. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Assessment Appeals, the position for which she is running in the November 2021 election, in addition … Read more

Neil Cohn: Planning & Zoning Commission

Neil Cohn

Neil has spent the past 3 decades driving positive impact through financial markets and investments – and he is passionate about public service. Neil started his career at Glencore trading physical commodities. Experiencing environmental destruction across the developing world inspired Neil to co-found Natsource Asset Management, the first private sector fund focused on carbon removal … Read more

Christina Torres – Board of Education

Christina Torres

Christina has worked in education for 18 years and presently serves as an Assistant Superintendent in Westchester. She is thrilled to be nominated for the school board and is well-versed in the very different role board members play, opposite administrators. Earlier in her career, Christina shifted to education from a career in Advertising with Omnicom Media … Read more

Kevin Christie – Board of Education

Kevin Christie Jr

Kevin is passionate about the excellence of the Westport Public Schools and ensuring they are preparing each of its students to reach their full potential. After spending over 15 years in finance, investment banking, and corporate development & strategy where Kevin analyzed operating and financial performance, evaluated and developed strategy, advised management teams, and collaborated with key constituents … Read more