Republicans Take Town Boards Majority, First Time in 14 Years

The Republican victory is a clear statement to elected officials that there is accountability for actions, according

 “On the BOF, our fellow residents voiced loudly their dissatisfaction with the stewardship of the town finances. They want to know , a plan to address it and assurances that it won’t happen again,” Zappi said.

“With Planning and Zoning; Republicans, Unaffiliated and Save Westport Now groups came together in a bi-partisan effort to halt the ,” he said.

Zappi said he hopes the elected officials on P&Z will be starting a new agenda for the town; something that will focus more on residents rather than developers, noting that they are elected to serve Westport residents.

“Our fellow residents want elected officials to work for all groups and not special interests. The coalition that worked together to get the four Republican/Save Westport Now candidates elected indicates how a diversified group can work together for one common cause,” Zappi said.

Save Westport Now helped fund the campaign and inform the public with signs, mailings and emails asking residents to support the four planning and zoning candidates, Jack Whittle, Al Gratrix, Chip Stephens and Catherine A. Walsh.