I’ve lived in Greenwich my entire life. I’ve watched this town grow and change, and I know what makes it special. I want my daughter and future generations to have the same opportunity to live here, raise a family, and build a future.
But that future is becoming increasingly difficult to afford.
Families are struggling with rising property taxes and living costs. Seniors wonder whether they can afford to stay in their homes. Young people who grew up here question whether they can afford to return. Meanwhile, Hartford continues to increase spending, impose mandates, and erode local decision-making.
After years of one-party control in Hartford, it’s fair to ask: Who is standing up for Greenwich?
A state representative’s job isn’t simply to cast votes and explain what happened afterward. It’s to challenge policies that aren’t working, propose practical alternatives, and fight for results.
That’s the representation Greenwich deserves.
Connecticut Needs Fiscal Discipline, Not More Taxes
Every dollar government spends comes from someone who earned it.
Before Hartford asks taxpayers for more, it should prove it’s spending what it already collects wisely. That means scrutinizing budgets, controlling long-term obligations, eliminating unnecessary regulations, and demanding measurable results.
Government has a responsibility to provide essential services. But not every new program is necessary, and not every spending increase is justified.
And the last thing Connecticut needs is a state property tax to fund even more spending.
Taxpayers have budgets, too. It’s time Hartford started acting like it.
Greenwich Deserves a Say in Its Own Future
I support creating more opportunities for affordable housing. Teachers, nurses, first responders, young families, and seniors should be able to live in the communities they serve.
But affordable housing and local control should not be competing priorities.
Connecticut’s Section 8-30g law gives qualifying developments a different approval process in towns that have not met state affordable housing requirements, limiting the influence of local zoning decisions.
The consequences are real: increased pressure on infrastructure, traffic, municipal services, and neighborhood character.
Greenwich must be able to plan for growth based on its infrastructure, environmental needs, housing demands, and long-term priorities. The people who live here understand these challenges because they live with the consequences.
Hartford should not dictate Greenwich’s future through one-size-fits-all mandates.
We need to reform Section 8-30g to encourage genuinely affordable housing while restoring meaningful local input and recognizing the unique circumstances of each community.
That takes more than criticizing the law. It takes drafting workable alternatives, building legislative support, and fighting to get reforms passed.
That’s the work I’m prepared to do.
Greenwich Needs Results, Not Just Votes
When state policies disadvantage Greenwich, who’s working to change them?
When education funding falls short, what solutions are being proposed?
When Hartford imposes costly mandates, who’s fighting for a better alternative?
Voting against a bad bill may be necessary. But a vote alone doesn’t change a law, eliminate a mandate, or fix a funding problem.
Greenwich deserves more than someone who can explain what’s wrong. We need someone willing to do the work to make it right.
Political Balance Makes Government Better
When one party holds overwhelming power, independent thinking and accountability become even more important.
I will work with legislators from either party when it benefits Greenwich. But cooperation doesn’t mean going along to get along.
It means standing firm on principles, finding common ground where possible, and working toward solutions that deliver results.
I can’t promise every proposal will pass. I can promise to listen, challenge the status quo, develop alternatives, and keep fighting for Greenwich.
Greenwich’s Future Is Worth Fighting For
I’m running because I care deeply about Greenwich, not just as it is today, but as it will be ten and twenty years from now.
I want seniors to remain in the homes and neighborhoods they love. I want young families to see a future here. And I want taxpayers to know their hard-earned money is being spent responsibly.
I don’t want to bring Hartford’s message to Greenwich. I want to bring Greenwich’s message to Hartford.
That means challenging costly mandates, restoring local decision-making, demanding fiscal responsibility, and fighting for policies that put Greenwich first.
That’s why I’m running for state representative in the 151st District, and why I’m asking for your vote on November 3.
Michael Mason is a lifelong Greenwich resident and candidate for Connecticut’s 151st House District.