Peter's Accomplishments

Modest & Predictable Taxes:
Reduced town spending by more than 9%, delivering two consecutive budgets that respected taxpayers while preserving town services.

Support for our Emergency Services:
Improved relations between the Police Department and Town Administration and expanded water resources for the Fire Department. Increased the Emergency Medical coverage in the Northwest Section of Greenwich from five days, to seven days a week.

Educational Excellence:
As a graduate of the Greenwich Public Schools, Peter knows the value and importance of excellent schools. He has adovcated for a cap on classroom size. Peter supports maintaining our neighborhood schools, as they represent one of the cornerstones of our quality of life. He has supported the Greenwich High School Music / Auditorium project, thereby enhancing the quality of education for our students and the collective interest of many in our community who support the performing arts. He will continue to advocate for expanded access to early childhood education.. Peter will also advocate for immediate adoption of emerging computer technologies, and computer literacy programs that will guarantee our students are prepared for todays workforce.

Continued Support of our Seniors:
Peter led the effort to expand income eligibility for senior property tax relief and to increase the amount of benefits. Peter has also supported ongoing efforts to renew and improve the Nathaniel Witherell Skilled Nursing Facility

Neighborhood Character and Environment:
Under Peter's leadership, the Board of Selectmen established the Environmental Action Task Force fulfilling his pledge to "Keep the Green in Greenwich" and he formed the Coastal Resources Advisory Committee to focus on improving the quality of our beautiful coastline. Peter completed the Grass Island/Greenwich Harbor dredge, which had been neglected for more than 30 years.

Peter obtained necessary funding to develop a master plan for resolving flooding and storm water management issues in the watersheds in Greenwich.

Open and Transparent Government:
Peter established an Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities to ensure town government was best prepared to help our disabled residents live fulfilling and independent lives.

He established communication between neighboring communities of Port Chester, Stamford, Rye Brook and North Castle. He held Board of Selectmen meetings outside Town Hall, at Central Middle School, Nathaniel Witherell and the Bruce Museum.

Peter utilized the town website to actively solicit recommendations and ideas from the community. "We are Listening & Improving" comment cards have been made available all Town Hall Departments providing added customer service. Peter believes that town government works best when all citizens have a voic,e his door is open to the public and all input is welcome.