About Us
Michael Cammeyer
Michael serves as the elected Secretary of the P&Z. Michael is a champion for the environment, open space and improved recreational spaces on the Commission. He is spearheading stronger drainage regulations to ensure resilience to climate change even as storms become more frequent. Michael holds a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and an MBA in Corporate Finance from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business. He spent eleven years on Wall Street working for a large family office, and in 2010 joined his family’s Mergers and Acquisitions Healthcare business. Currently he is responsible for negotiating transactions with financial sponsors and public strategic acquirers, while being an advocate for his clients.Michael has lived in the area since 2011 with his wife Ali and their two sons. He is actively involved in Westport Soccer Association and has held positions of Commissioner and Assistant Coach for his sons rec and travel soccer teams. He enjoys spending time on the water in the summer and skiing in the winter.
Danielle Dobin
Danielle is the elected Chair of the P&Z. She has two decades of commercial real estate and zoning experience as an attorney and investor. Danielle founded the P&Z's Affordable Housing Subcommittee and co-created the P&Z Council of Chairs of Fairfield County. She is an active community volunteer chairing ArtSmart for the PTA Council for the 3rd year, serving on the Staples Parents Music Assoc Exec Board, helping lead fundraising & outreach for the Staples Players Boosters and helping with a variety of other PTA roles. She and her family frequently prepare dinner for the residents of Homes With Hope's Gillespie Center. Danielle is a team leader for the DTC Voter Protection effort and led teams from Westport to both Pennsylvania and Georgia last year. Danielle lives with her husband, their two teen boys and their beloved dog in Compo/Longshore area. Danielle earned her MS in Real Estate Finance from NYU, her JD from Georgetown Law and her BA in Political Communication from the George Washington University.
Neil Cohn
Neil has spent the past 3 decades driving positive impact through financial markets and investments – and he is passionate about public service. Neil started his career at Glencore trading physical commodities. Experiencing environmental destruction across the developing world inspired Neil to co-found Natsource Asset Management, the first private sector fund focused on carbon removal and renewable energy. Currently, Neil is building out Chia Network; an eco-friendly blockchain aimed to deliver the best intentions of cryptocurrency -- sustainable growth and inclusive prosperity. Neil was an environmental advisor to Obama's first Presidential Transition Team and has served locally on the Westport Planning and Zoning Commission since January 2018, initially as an alternate and then appointed as full commissioner. P&Z achievements include an active role on the Affordable Housing Subcommittee that was able to secure an 830G moratorium and establishing the P&Z’s Economic Growth Subcommittee where Neil serves as the Chair. This new committee worked collaboratively to shepherd the successful adoption of a text amendment that enables public bus shelters – a basic need that had been stalled for decades. Neil also enjoys serving on the Westport Arts Commission and the Westport Little League Baseball board. Neil has enjoyed living in Westport since 2012 with his wife and three Middle School-age kids.