Bio: Nora Litwak Jinishian – Candidate: Planning & Zoning

Nora Jinishian

Nora moved to Westport in 1986 with her husband Alex and their oldest child Julia. Since that time Nora has been a full-time mother, wife and community volunteer while her husband has commuted to Manhattan where he works as a commercial real estate broker. Their three children all graduated from Staples High School. Julia is … Read more

Brett Aronow – Board of Education

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Brett was appointed to the Board of Edcuation in September 2012 after a dozen years of service to the Westport PTA including serving as co-president of Greens Farms Elementary and most recently co-president of the PTA Council.  Brett holds an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth, an MBA from Stanford University and her diverse business background includes … Read more

Don O ‘Day Statement – Candidate: Board of Education

Don O'Day

Don O’Day is currently the Chairman of the Board of Education.  As a career financial professional, Don knows the importance of cost containment and efficiency.  As a parent and an employee of a global company, he knows the paramount importance of children attending high-performing schools.  Don is committed to both.  Don and his wife, Toni, … Read more

Elaine Whitney – Board of Education

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Elaine Whitney has served on the Board of Education since January 2009 and has served as Board Chair since November 2012.  She also serves as a representative of the board on the Board of Finance Government Efficiency Committee. Prior to joining the Board, Elaine was co-president of the Long Lots elementary school PTA, beginning in … Read more

Elaine Whitney – Bio & Statement – Candidate: Board of Education

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Elaine Whitney was appointed to the Board of Education in January 2009.  She also serves as a representative of the board on the Board of Finance Government Efficiency Committee. Prior to her appointment, Elaine was co-president of the Long Lots elementary school PTA, beginning in 2006.  She is the daughter of a retired Westport teacher … Read more

David Krauss Statement – Candidate: Board of Assessment Appeals

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As the Chairman of the Board of Assessment Appeals for the past four years, I have presided over a thousand cases. I assisted in creating changes in the procedures of Board hearings to give citizens greater transparency and access to the decision making process. These changes included taping all hearings and adjudications and providing a … Read more

Bio: Ron Corwin – Candidate: Planning & Zoning

Ron Corwin

Ron Corwin has served on the Planning and Zoning Commission since 2006 and as Commission Chairman for the last 2 years.  He has a consulting practice in Executive Leadership Coaching and serves as a Senior Advisor for Business Development to DGCapital, LLC, a money management firm.  Ron held senior executive positions at Citicorp in the … Read more

Ron Corwin – Planning & Zoning

Ron Corwin

Forner chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Ron Corwin has served on the Commission since 2006.  He has a consulting practice in Executive Leadership Coaching and serves as a Senior Advisor for Business Development to DGCapital, LLC, a money management firm.  Ron held senior executive positions at Citicorp in the US and Europe, The … Read more

David Krauss – Board of Assesment Appeals

David Krauss

Chair of the Board of Assessment Appeals since 2006, Krauss graduated from Cornell University with Distinction in all subjects and received a B.A. in Government. He received his J.D. from American University where he was a staff member of the Journal of International Law and Policy.  While in Law School he worked for the United … Read more

Bio: David Krauss – Candidate: Board of Assesment Appeals

David Krauss

David Krauss has served as the Chairman of the Westport Board of Assessment Appeals from 2006-2009. He graduated from Cornell University with Distinction in all Subjects and received a B.A. in Government. He received his J.D. from American University where he was a staff member of the Journal of International Law and Policy. While in … Read more