The Greenwich Free Press ran a good profile about first-time candidate Tina Courpas who is the Republican candidate running against Democrat incumbent Rachel Khanna for CT State Representative in District 149 covering Northwest Greenwich.
Her background – moved to Glenville 20 years ago. Has 4 children. First generation Greek American. Corporate lawyer at hedge fund Silver Point and investment banker at Goldman Sachs. Princeton grad and JD from Columbia.
Her Platform:
Affordable Housing – Increase affordable housing but keep it local by fighting transit oriented development and supporting 100% affordable communities, including employee housing in the affordable numbers
CT Economy – Keep taxes low for residents and improve business climate
Public Safety – tighten rules on car thefts and cannabis-related searches
Reproductive Rights – pro-choice. Supports access to contraception and make abortion safe, accessible and rare
National Elections – never speak ill of fellow Republicans....