Westport

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

Doug Bowen has served on the Zoning Board of Appeals for the prior four years reviewing, analyzing and opining on applications presented to the board. He  is a real estate professional who, with over 25 years experience in real estate investment and zoning matters, will continue to bring his analytical skills and sound judgment to … Read more

Jacqueline Masumian has lived in Westport for 26 years and has operated her landscape design business here for the last 23.  She is a graduate of DePauw University and holds a Certificate in Landscape Design from the New York Botanical Garden.  As a community volunteer she participates in  the Westport Mentor Program, Westport’s Medical Reserve … Read more

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

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 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

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

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

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