Selectwoman Candidate Announced In Westport

WESTPORT, CT — The Westport Democratic Town Committee’s Nominating Committee has recommended Amy Wistreich as its candidate for Second Selectwoman, party officials announced. Wistreich would join First Selectman candidate Kevin Christie as his running mate in the upcoming municipal election.

"Kevin and Amy are enormously qualified leaders and public servants, and they are keenly attuned to Westport’s needs," said Michelle Mechanic, DTC Chair, in a statement. "Their complimentary backgrounds, combined with their commitment to community, is exactly what Westport needs to build tomorrow together."

The full Democratic Town Committee is scheduled to vote on all municipal candidates in July.

Wistreich was appointed to the Westport Zoning Board of Appeals in 2019 and elected to a full term in 2021. In 2023, she was named to the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission. She has also held positions on various boards and building and architecture committees.

In addition to her public service, Wistreich was selected for the Wexner Heritage Fellowship, a two-year leadership program for emerging community leaders, based on her nonprofit work.

Wistreich holds a degree in Environmental Design and has professional experience in architecture, engineering, planning, and project management. She and her husband, Carl, have three daughters.