Are you among the thousands of Ossining residents impacted by the water main break that took place earlier this month? How did you learn about the boil water advisory? At tonight's Village Board work session, one of the topics on the agenda will be, "Communication with Residents". In the wake of the water main break,... Continue Reading →
I posted the below message on Facebook yesterday. The outpouring of support has been remarkable. Encouraging statements have come from family, friends, supporters, and folks who are simply fed-up with village politics. This week is certainly not a high point for transparency in local government. The residents of Ossining deserve better. I am grateful to be connecting with... Continue Reading →
Friday is the deadline. Since I announced my candidacy for mayor, this will be the first campaign finance report filed with the NYS Board of Elections. A healthy campaign fund is one quantifiable way to demonstrate the viability of a campaign. Will you help demonstrate the strength of this campaign by donating today? Last week's success of tabling a decision... Continue Reading →
1) Vote! Voter turnout will be critical to the campaign's success! Even if you don't live in the Village, you surely know someone who does. The toughest part of this election is expected to be the Democratic primary on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9. Please mark your calendar! Though I was overwhelmingly endorsed to be the Democratic candidate, the... Continue Reading →
In discussions around the village, I'm finding that some community members misunderstand my position on preserving Ossining's charter village status. I have never advocated for dissolving the village, and I do not believe it would be good for Ossining. Beyond the importance of honoring our rich history, there are powers and autonomy inherent in being a charter village that we would... Continue Reading →
The Campaign Kickoff Party was a huge success! Special thanks to our gracious host Dana White, the awesome event planning committee (Elisabeth Gilbert, Suzie Ross, Jennifer Fields-Tawil, Catherine Borgia and Omar Herrera), the local businesses who donated raffle items and beverages, and everyone who contributed to making the party run so smoothly. Thanks so much... Continue Reading →
This Saturday's Campaign Kickoff Party is shaping up to be a terrific event! Reserve your place at the party right now by clicking here. The suggested donation is $60. Contributions in any amount are greatly appreciated. Where: 24 Ellis Place, the home of Dana White. Folks that attended the Ossining Historic Society's Bicentennial Tour of Ellis... Continue Reading →
In March I formally announced my candidacy for Mayor of the Village of Ossining. April 21, I was honored to earn the endorsement of the Ossining Democratic Committee to be the next Ossining Village Mayor. Below is my first formal announcement of my intentions. There's much more to come! It is not a step I take... Continue Reading →
Have you completed the survey yet? Do you have a good idea for what could be done better in Ossining? Whether it’s economic development, collaboration with schools, safe streets, parking, parkland, recycling, trash, or taxes—everyone in our community has something they think could be better. None of us knows as much as all of us. Please take a moment... Continue Reading →
At last week's Village Board of Trustees work session we discussed the legal agreement being negotiated between Harbor Square and the village; how to proceed with consideration of developing the parking lots in the heart of our downtown; and ways to address overcrowded housing. If any of these issues are concerns of yours, I encourage... Continue Reading →
Victoria Gearity, Former Ossining Mayor 