11/4 - St John's Church - 895 Piermont Avenue
Piermont needs experienced leadership that can engage on day one to address the pressing economic, environmental, and social challenges we face today, and forge a sustainable path into the future. Piermont deserves a responsible new perspective on economic development, land use, and public engagement in Village Hall.
In these uncertain times, our patriotic duty to participate in the democratic process of selecting our government representatives has never been more important. Let's use our votes to demand open and transparent government, representation of all constituents, and respect for the rule of law this election day, November 4th, 2025.
Policy Highlights:
Land use:
As Mayor, I will move to repeal the law creating our embattled CBM district, and empanel an independent committee to review our comprehensive zoning plan, as recommended by the County. The committee will be tasked with re-evaluating what new zoning would be most appropriate to balance preservation of our Village character with our existing built environment, and new and redevelopment. I will also ask them to make recommendations about re-activating the architectural review board that exists in our Village code, but has been inactive for some time.
I will appoint two separate individuals to act as Village Attorney and Deputy Village Attorney, advising our independent land use boards without conflict.
I will request and encourage all Village Board members to obtain land use law certification from the Rockland County Planning Federation, as is required of our land use board members.
Transparency and Accountability:
I will develop policies and procedures for updating our new website on an ongoing basis with Village correspondence and utilize electronic messaging to communicate with residents. Supporting documentation for Board deliberations will be provided for review on our website, and agenda items will be more descriptive. Meeting minutes will be verbatim to the extent practicable.
All meetings, including budget meetings and workshops, will be noticed and public. Land use applications and meeting minutes will be uploaded for review in a timely fashion. New business will not be used as a vehicle to bring up votes without opportunity to review relevant materials and seek additional information. Board meetings will be recorded and live-streamed online.
I will work with the Comptroller’s office to implement all recommendations from their forthcoming audit report, and ensure best practices are adhered to for Village business, and that our annual internal audits are filed with their office in a timely manner, so residents can be informed and confident in the financial status of the Village, and where their tax dollars are being spent.
