
The WestCOG Foundation has been formed at the request of municipal chief elected officials to have an ambitious coordinating entity that can address issues affecting the governments and populations of the Western CT Region. As a shared resource for the communities in Western Connecticut, the WestCOG Foundation aids with a broad range of issues, including protecting and improving the environment, social, health, and economic vitality and sustainability through regional cooperation and collaboration.
By bringing diverse communities together, the WestCOG Foundation is helping to create a bright future for our Region through shared solutions. The WestCOG Foundation positions itself as a leader in Western CT through the execution of projects and plans on local and regional scales that will reduce the burden on governments and improve the quality of life of for the populations.
Foundation Members

Dan Carter
First Selectman
Town of Bethel

Roberto L. Alves
Mayor
City of Danbury

Jon Zagrodzky
First Selectman
Town of Darien

Jeff Capeci
First Selectman
Town of Newtown

Harry Rilling
Mayor
City of Norwalk

Julia Pemberton
First Selectwoman
Town of Redding

Chairman
Rudolph Marconi
First Selectman
Town of Ridgefield

Don Lowe
First Selectman
Town of Sherman

Bridget Fox
Chief of Staff
City of Stamford

Samantha Nestor
First Selectwoman
Town of Weston

Jennifer Tooker
First Selectwoman
Town of Westport