Securing More Funding for Our District
Our district pays significantly more in taxes to Hartford than we get back. For the past three years, we have sent a Republican to Hartford who has completely failed in securing more funding for our schools and infrastructure. Meanwhile, I-95 remains the most congested highway in America, we have several crumbling schools, and Metro-North remains unacceptably slow and inefficient.
Quality infrastructure is the cornerstone of a thriving community, and we deserve better. We’ve seen the progress that Democrats in the House can bring to our district. Now more than ever, we need new leadership in the State Senate focused on bringing investments back to our towns.
Nick is committed to leading Greenwich, Stamford, and New Canaan into the 21st century—without tolls or unnecessary burdens on taxpayers.
FIXING I-95 AND METRO-NORTH
The Greenwich-Norwalk corridor is the busiest transportation zone in the state, yet 70% of CT Department of Transportation (CTDOT) funds are allocated outside our corridor. We must direct more state investments to our region.
The highest return on investment for our infrastructure would be to reduce I-95 traffic and to make Metro-North faster and more efficient. To achieve this, Nick will be a champion in the State Senate to secure the state funds we need and to prioritize our transportation projects in the CTDOT budget.
MODERNIZING OUR SCHOOLS
Many of our schools, including Central Middle School, Old Greenwich School, Riverside School, and North Mianus School should have been rebuilt years ago. However, Senator Fazio has shown apathy towards these critical projects, and our children have paid the price.
Nick understands the process of securing more state funding through the school construction fund and its reimbursement process. This past legislative session, he worked with Greenwich Democrats to help them understand the reimbursement process and secure more state funding for Central Middle School, leading to an additional $22M for our community. These renovations will improve security, accommodate more students, and help to meet ADA requirements.
As State Senator, Nick will work with our local Boards of Education to advocate on their behalf in Hartford and bring critical investments back to our district.
LEADING THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change poses a severe threat to Connecticut’s coastline. In Old Greenwich alone, nearly 50% of properties face flood risk. Immediate action is essential to bolster our community’s resilience against climate change.
Our district requires substantial state and federal funding for climate adaptation projects. Nick will work tirelessly to secure the necessary resources to improve flood defenses, from enhancing drainage systems and reinforcing seawalls to promoting sustainable urban planning that effectively reduces flood risks.
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