To the Editor:
On September 9, Greenwich Republicans face a choice that will decide who controls our $600 million budget—the money that funds our schools, police, fire, parks, and senior services. The Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET), Greenwich’s finance board, manages this budget—and it is the only real check and balance on town leadership, including First Selectman Fred Camillo and the School Superintendent. Without a strong Republican majority, taxpayers lose that safeguard.
Republicans won in 2023, but Fisher gave Democrats control.
In 2023, Republicans fought hard to win a BET majority, a hard-fought victory for fiscal responsibility. Yet that control slipped away when BET Chair Harry Fisher relied on unanimous Democratic support to become Chair. He gave Democrats control of key committees and sided with them on budgets, appointments, and even a proposed tax increase. The result? Republicans won the election, but Democrats ended up in control.
The BET must stay independent, not be a rubber stamp.
This primary is our chance to take back control. The BET must stay independent — holding the line on town spending under the First Selectman and school budgets under the Superintendent, so they reflect taxpayer priorities, not political agendas. No elected official or town employee should be endorsing a slate for the BET. The finance board must stay independent to protect taxpayers, not serve political interests. And make no mistake—Democrats are rooting for Fisher’s slate because it gives them the votes to spend more and raise taxes
Don’t assume all Republicans are the same — vote for all 6 Republicans.
Fisher’s actions show that being a Republican isn’t enough. That’s why your vote for all six of us matters.
We—David Alfano, Nisha Arora, Lucia Jansen, Alessandra Brus, Phil Dodson, and John Hopley—commit to leading with integrity and fiscal discipline. As Republicans, we will:
- Hold the line on spending and taxes.
- Provide strong oversight on town and school budgets.
- Put Republican principles first, not partisan deals.
Last term, just one vote flipped control, and we lost everything to Democrats. This low-turnout election will be decided by a handful of votes—so picking all 6 of our names is crucial.
Vote early at Town Hall (September 2–7)
or on
Primary Day, September 9, at your polling place.
This election centers on trust and restoring Republican oversight of our $600 million budget. Join us on September 9 to support a team committed to protecting Greenwich taxpayers.
* David Alfano, Nisha Arora, and Lucia Jansen were endorsed by the Republican Town Committee. Alessandra Brus, Phil Dodson, and John Hopley qualified by petition. Together, the six are running as a united team in the Sept 9 Republican primary.