Monday night the Ossining Democratic Committee endorsed my reelection with resounding clarity. With that first political hurdle under my belt, I'm turning my campaign focus to individual voters. Great things are happening for Ossining. I'd like to build on our momentum. The Village has a clear set of recommendations for strengthening our economic strategy and... Continue Reading →
Thank you to Peekskill Mayor Andre Rainey for the invitation to participate in tonight's Community Vigil. Ossining residents are planning a March For Our Lives event for 12noon on March 24 at our waterfront. I hope you and your colleagues from Peekskill will be able to join us. Below are the remarks I shared at... Continue Reading →
One of the most enjoyable additions to my work as Mayor this year has been the Weekly Walks. Later this month the Board of Trustees Office will have a new decoration--a map of the Village with a bunch of streets highlighted. This will help me keep track of how close I am to my goal of... Continue Reading →
Tonight Ossining came together with messages of peace and unity. Here are the words I shared: I am honored and proud to be the Mayor of this beautiful Village, and to be here tonight with all of you! I find inspiration and guidance in the words of great leaders whose influence has contributed to who... Continue Reading →
Every year at noon on New Year's Day, the Ossining community comes together for an inauguration. The time and date is actually dictated by the Village Charter. The fact that we make what could be the recitation of a few words into a community event, is one the things that makes Ossining special. In my remarks, I... Continue Reading →
It is my great pleasure to announce that there will be a 0% tax rate increase with the 2017 Village budget. It is the first time in over a quarter century that Village property taxpayers will see a 0% rate increase. It is a credit to the Village’s ongoing commitment to smart investment in our... Continue Reading →
This weekend a group of protesters marched to my family's home. Before I delve into the proactive and comprehensive approach that this Village Board is taking to improve housing for Ossining, I must address the disturbing decision by this group to cross the line and violate my family space. LoHud published one perspective of the... Continue Reading →
President & First Lady Obama and President & Secretary Clinton, This week I was elected to serve my second term as Mayor of the Village of Ossining; just a few miles from Chappaqua. Two years ago, I became the first woman elected Mayor here. My sons have only ever known a world where half their... Continue Reading →
In the past year, the Village has engaged in a number of public discussions about the intersection at the heart of our downtown. PowerPoints and designs have been shared on the Village website and on Facebook. We have heard extensive comments from residents and business owners during public meetings, received dozens of emails, and read many... Continue Reading →
Christian served as Junior Mayor for the Day last week. His parents won him the opportunity in the Ossining MATTERS online auction. What a remarkable young man! He arrived with a prepared list of questions. I think we addressed them all and much more. We traveled across Ossining visiting many of the people who make our local government function so... Continue Reading →
Victoria Gearity, Former Ossining Mayor 