The Village Administration and Trustees provided the written reply below to questions that had been submitted on behalf of the LWVS Board of Directors. LWVS encourages all residents to stay apprised of the bond planning process and the public deliberations scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
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LWVS Issues Consensus Statement on the 2025 Proposed SBNC Resolution Amendments
On Friday, November 21, 2025, LWVS held an information session and membership consensus meeting regarding the 2025 Proposed SBNC Resolution Amendments. Resolution Chair Art Rublin, Election Chair Jocelyn Zoland, and SBNC Chair Jenny Simon Tabak attended and answered questions.
The resulting LWVS Consensus Statement is posted on the Local Programs and Positions page of the LWVS website, where additional current and historical folders containing annual and topical LWVS Consensus and Board Statements are also housed.
LWVS thanks the SBNC AC for its undertaking and encourages all currently qualified voters to exercise their rights to cast a ballot in the upcoming SBNC election/SBNC Resolution Amendment Referendum scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 7am to 10am and from 2pm to 9pm at the Scarsdale Middle School Auditorium Lobby.
Remember to Vote in the General Election
Election Day: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
In-person voting only at your designated polling location
Saturday, October 26, 2024 through Sunday, November 3, 2024
Early voting at any of 25 designated early polling locations
OFFICES ON THE BALLOT:
- Westchester County Executive
- Westchester County Clerk
- Westchester County Board of Legislators District 5
- NYS Supreme Court Justice 9th Judicial District (four seats)
- Westchester County District Attorney
- NYS Supreme Court Judge (five seats)
- Westchester County Court Judge (one seat)
- Westchester Family Court Judge (one seats)
- Westchester County Surrogate’s Court Judge (one seat)
FLIP YOUR BALLOT FOR ONE BALLOT PROPOSAL:
- Proposal 1: Constitutional Amendment to Article 14 to Allow Olympic Sports Complex in Essex County on State Forest Preserve Land
PLAN YOUR VOTE WITH VOTE411.ORG:
VOTE 411 has all your election information to:

- Check your registration status
- Find your polling place
- See what is on your ballot
- Learn about the candidates
- View recorded candidate forums
WAYS TO VOTE
- By early mail or absentee ballot;
- In person during Early Voting; or
- In person on Election Day.
Early Mail and Absentee Ballot Information
- Monday, November 3, 2025 (one day before the election): Last day to apply in person at the Westchester County Board of Elections (445 Hamilton Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601 — please note new address, effective Monday, September 22, 2025) for an early mail or absentee ballot.
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (Election Day): Last day for your completed absentee ballot to be postmarked or hand-delivered to the Board of Elections or dropped off at any polling location in the County. Please note that mailed absentee ballots must be received by Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (since Tuesday, November 11, 2025 is a holiday) to be counted.
In Person Voting
Saturday, October 25, 2025 through Sunday, November 2, 2025: Early voting at any of the early voting polling locations and times in Westchester County.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (General Election Day): In person voting only at your assigned polling location, that may be found using the Westchester County Board of Elections Find a Polling Place webpage.
USEFUL LINKS
- Check your voter registration status and polling location using the NYS Board of Elections Voter Lookup Service.
- Text VoteNY to 474747 to receive voter-related updates from LWV NYS.
- Visit the LWVS Voter Information webpages and the LWV NYS website for more information. Please contact the LWVS Voter Service Chairs if you have questions.
Upcoming School Budget Vote and Board of Education Election
School Budget Vote and School Board Election
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
In-person voting from 7 am to 9 pm
Scarsdale Middle School
134 Mamaroneck Road
The proposed 2025-26 school budget will be subject to a vote and the names of all individuals who have successfully filed timely completed candidate petitions will be on the ballot for election to three open School Board positions.
School Budget and Bond Information
The 2025 LWVS School Budget Consensus Statement was presented at the Community Budget Forum on Monday, March 24, 2025. Follow these links to view the Proposed 2025-26 School Budget and Related Documents, and to view the LWVS School Budget Information Session.
School Board Candidate Information
The candidates whose names will appear on the ballot for the threeo open seats in the upcoming School Board Election are, in alphabetical order, Colleen Brown, Suzie Hahn, and Laura Ying Liu.
Voter Registration Deadline

Thursday, May 15, 2025: Last day to complete and sign the Voter Registration form in person with the District Clerk, Honore Adams, at 2 Brewster Road during regular business hours by appointment only.
Early Mail and Absentee Ballot Deadlines
Early mail and absentee ballot applications are available for download. Completed applications may be submitted in person, by mail, or via email to the District Clerk, Honore Adams, Scarsdale School District, 2 Brewster Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583, (914) 721-2410, hadams@scarsdaleschools.org.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025: Last day for the District Clerk to receive a completed early mail or absentee ballot application if the voter requests that the absentee ballot be sent to the voter via mail.
Monday, May 19, 2025: Last day for the voter to appear in person before the District Clerk (by 5 pm by appointment only) to submit a completed early mail or absentee ballot application and be provided the actual absentee ballot.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (School Election Day): Last day for the District Clerk to receive completed early mail or absentee ballots by mail or in person by 5 pm.
For more information about eligibility to vote, please see our 2025 Scarsdale School Budget Vote and School Board Election webpage and the District Clerk’s Voter Information page.
For additional questions regarding the School Budget Vote and School Board Election, please contact the LWVS Voter Service Chair.
Upcoming Village Election
Village Election
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
In-person voting from 6 am to 9 pm
Scarsdale Public Library, Scott Room
54 Olmsted Road
On the ballot will be candidates running for Village Mayor and three Village Trustee positions; each such office is a two-year term running from April 7, 2025 to April 5, 2027.
Registration Information

Friday, March 7 2025: Last Day to register with the Westchester County Board of Elections at your current Scarsdale address to be eligible to vote in the Village Election. Complete this NYS voter registration form. If you have any questions about your voter registration status, please call the Westchester County Board of Elections at (914) 995-5700 or check online using the New York State Board of Elections Voter Lookup page.
Early Mail and Absentee Ballot Information
Voters may obtain an early mail ballot application or absentee ballot application online, request one by phone or mail from the Village Clerk, or attain one at the Village Clerk’s Office in Village Hall.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025: Last day for the Village Clerk to receive a completed early mail ballot application or absentee ballot application if the voter requests in that application that the absentee ballot be delivered to the voter via mail.
Monday, March 17, 2025: Last day for an applicant or applicant’s agent to appear in person before the Village Clerk (by 5 pm) to submit a completed completed early mail ballot application or absentee ballot application and be provided the actual absentee or early mail ballot.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 (Village Election Day): Last day for the Village Clerk to receive completed absentee and early mail ballots by mail, by drop box outside Village Hall before it closes at 5 pm, or at the Scarsdale Public Library during polling hours.
Reminders: After completing the absentee ballot, insert it into the tan-colored official absentee ballot envelope you were provided and seal the envelope. The VOTER must then sign and date the outside of the envelope where indicated. A WITNESS signature on the envelope is required ONLY if the voter cannot physically sign their own name.
According to the Village Clerk’s office, college students may vote in the Village Election if they are registered to vote at the Scarsdale address in which they are living. College students who are registered to vote where they are attending college may not vote in the Village Election.
Follow this link to the Village Clerk’s Election Information page.
For additional questions regarding the Scarsdale Village Election, please contact the LWVS Voter Service Chairs.
Remember to Vote in the Special Election
Special Election Day: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
In-person voting only at your designated polling location
Saturday, February 1, 2025 through Sunday, February 9, 2025
Early voting at any of 25 designated early polling locations
OFFICE ON THE BALLOT:
Westchester County is holding a special election to fill the unexpired County Executive term created by former County Executive George Latimer’s election to the House of Representatives for Congressional District 16. All registered voters in Westchester County are eligible to vote.
The candidates are Kenneth W. Jenkins (D) and Christine A. Sculti (R). The winner of the special election will serve as County Executive until the expiration of the current term on December 31, 2025. Another election will be held in November 2025 for a full term.


PLAN YOUR VOTE WITH VOTE411.ORG:
VOTE 411 has all your election information to:

- Check your registration status
- Find your polling place
- See what is on your ballot
- Learn about the candidates
- View recorded candidate forums
WAYS TO VOTE
- By early mail or absentee ballot;
- In person during Early Voting; or
- In person on Election Day.
Early Mail and Absentee Ballot Information
- Monday, February 10, 2025 (one day before the election): Last day to apply in person at the Westchester County Board of Elections, 25 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY 10601, for the General Election absentee ballot.
- Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (Special Election Day): Last day for your completed absentee ballot to be postmarked or hand-delivered to the Board of Elections or dropped off at any polling location in the County. Please note that mailed absentee ballots must be received by Tuesday, February 18, 2025, to be counted.
In Person Voting
Saturday, February 1, 2025 through Sunday, February 9, 2025: Early voting at any of the 25 designated polling locations and times in Westchester County.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (Special Election Day): In person voting only at your assigned polling location.
USEFUL LINKS
- Check your voter registration status and polling location using the NYS Board of Elections Voter Lookup Service.
- Text VoteNY to 474747 to receive voter-related updates from LWV NYS.
- Visit the LWVS Voter Information webpages for more information. Please contact the LWVS Voter Service Chairs if you have questions.
LWVS Issues Consensus Statement on the 2024 CNC Election
On Monday, December 9, 2024, LWVS held an information session and membership consensus meeting regarding the 2024 Citizens Nominating Committee (CNC) election. Procedure Committee Chair Heath Sroka and Vice Chair Ralph Geer attended and answered questions.
The resulting LWVS Consensus Statement is posted in the CNC Election Consensus Statement folder on the Local Programs and Positions page of the LWVS website, where additional current and historical folders containing annual and topical LWVS Consensus and Board Statements are also housed.
LWVS Issues Consensus Statement on the 2024 Proposed SBNC Resolution Amendments
On Monday, November 18, 2024, LWVS held an information session and membership consensus meeting regarding the 2024 Proposed SBNC Resolution Amendments. Resolution Committee Chairs Sarah Bell, Jonathan Lemle, and Valerie Phillips attended and answered questions.
The resulting LWVS Consensus Statement is posted on the Local Programs and Positions page of the LWVS website, where additional current and historical folders containing annual and topical LWVS Consensus and Board Statements are also housed.
LWVS thanks the SBNC AC for its undertaking and encourages all currently qualified voters to exercise their rights to cast a ballot in the upcoming SBNC election/SBNC Resolution Amendment Referendum scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 7am to 10am and from 2pm to 9pm at the Scarsdale Middle School Auditorium Lobby.
Upcoming SBNC Election and Referendum on SBNC Resolution Amendments
School Board Nominating Committee Election and
Referendum on SBNC Resolution Amendments
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
In-Person Voting at Scarsdale Middle School Auditorium Lobby
from 7 am to 10 am and 2 pm to 9 pm
OR
Vote by Mail-In Ballot
The SBNC is the body of 30 residents serving staggered 3-year terms that vets applicants and nominates the proposed non-partisan slate for the Scarsdale Board of Education. Each year, voters elect new representatives from their respective neighborhoods to fill spots vacated by those who have completed their SBNC service.
The SBNC Resolution is the document that governs the school non-partisan election system. Proposed amendments are subject to voter ratification.
For more information, visit the Scarsdale SBNC website.
The deadline for Administrative Committee receipt of mail-in ballots at P.O. Box 172H in the Heathcote Golden Horseshoe Post Office is 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Please visit the SBNC website to download and print the mail-in ballot and for the instructions on how to complete it.
As a voter service reminder, please remember that each ballot must be contained within its own mailing envelope bearing the voter’s full name and address, and with the voter’s signature across the seal. Multiple ballots within a single envelope will render all such ballots invalid.
Remember to Vote in the General Election
Election Day: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
In-person voting only at your designated polling location
Saturday, October 26, 2024 through Sunday, November 3, 2024
Early voting at any of 25 designated early polling locations
OFFICES ON THE BALLOT:
- U.S. President
- U.S. Senate (one seat)
- U.S. House of Representatives (Congressional District 16)
- NYS Senate District 37
- NYS Assembly District 88
- Westchester County District Attorney
- NYS Supreme Court Judge (five seats)
- Westchester County Court Judge (one seat)
- Westchester Family Court Judge (four seats)
FLIP YOUR BALLOT FOR TWO BALLOT PROPOSALS:
- Proposal 1: Amendment to Protect Against Unequal Treatment (statewide Equal Rights Amendment)
- Westchester County Ballot Proposal: Increase the Term Length for County Legislators from Two to Four Years
PLAN YOUR VOTE WITH VOTE411.ORG:
VOTE 411 has all your election information to:

- Check your registration status
- Find your polling place
- See what is on your ballot
- Learn about the candidates
- View recorded candidate forums
WAYS TO VOTE
- By early mail or absentee ballot;
- In person during Early Voting; or
- In person on Election Day.
Early Mail and Absentee Ballot Information
- Monday, November 4, 2024: Last day to apply in person at the Westchester County Board of Elections, 25 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY 10601, for the General Election absentee ballot.
- Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (General Election Day): Last day for your completed absentee ballot to be postmarked or hand-delivered to the Board of Elections or dropped off at any polling location in the County. Please note that mailed absentee ballots must be received by Tuesday, November 12, 2024, to be counted.
In Person Voting
Saturday, October 26, 2024, through Sunday, November 3, 2024: Early voting at any of the 25 designated polling locations and times in Westchester County.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (General Election Day): In person voting only at your assigned polling location.
USEFUL LINKS
- Check your voter registration status and polling location using the NYS Board of Elections Voter Lookup Service.
- Text VoteNY to 474747 to receive voter-related updates from LWV NYS.
- Visit the LWVS Voter Information webpages and the LWV NYS website for more information. Please contact the LWVS Voter Service Chairs if you have questions.
Upcoming June Primary
Democratic Primary for U.S. Congressional District 16
Republican Primary for U.S. Congressional District 16
Democratic Primary for Westchester County District Attorney
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
In-person voting only at your designated polling location
Saturday, June 15, 2024 through Sunday, June 23, 2024
Early voting at any of 25 designated locations
Registered Democrats in Scarsdale will have the opportunity to vote in a Democratic Party Primary for the positions of Representative for U.S. Congressional District 16 and Westchester County District Attorney. Registered Republicans in Scarsdale will have the opportunity to vote in a Republican Primary for the position of Representative for U.S. Congressional District 16. No Republican Party Primary is scheduled for the position of County District Attorney. No primary will be held for either party for New York State Senate, District 37, or New York State Assembly District 88.
Early Mail and Absentee Ballot Information
Saturday, June 15, 2024 (ten days before the election): Last day for an application for a mailed absentee ballot or a mailed early mail ballot to be received by the Board of Elections. Applications may be made via email, fax, or electronically through the New York State Absentee Ballot Application Portal or the Early Mail Ballot Application Portal. See the Westchester County Board of Elections Request a Ballot webpage and the New York State Board of Elections Request a Ballot webpage for additional details.
Monday, June 24, 2024 (one day before the election): Last day to apply in person at the Westchester County Board of Elections (25 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY 10601) for an absentee ballot or an early mail ballot.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 (Election Day): Last day to postmark a completed absentee or early mail ballot (must be received by Tuesday, July 2, 2024) or to submit an absentee ballot or early mail ballot in person to the Westchester County Board of Elections or any polling site throughout Westchester County by the close of the polls.
In Person Voting
Saturday, August 13, 2022 through Sunday, August 21, 2022: Early voting at any of the 25 early primary voting polling locations and times in Westchester County.
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 (Primary Election Day): In person voting only at your assigned polling location.
For additional questions, please contact the LWVS Voter Service Chair.
Upcoming School Budget Vote and Board of Education Election
School Budget Vote and School Board Election
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
In-person voting from 7 am to 9 pm
Scarsdale Middle School
134 Mamaroneck Road
The proposed 2024-25 school budget will be subject to a vote and the names of all individuals who have successfully filed timely completed candidate petitions will be on the ballot for election to two open School Board positions.
School Budget and Bond Information
The 2024 LWVS School Budget Consensus Statement was presented at the Community Budget Forum on Monday, March 25, 2024. Follow these links to view the Proposed 2024-25 School Budget and Related Documents, and to view the LWVS School Budget Information Session.
School Board Candidate Information
The candidates whose names will appear on the ballot for the two open seats in the upcoming School Board Election are, in alphabetical order, Leah Dembitzer and James Dugan.
Voter Registration Deadline

Thursday, May 16, 2024: Last day to complete and sign the Voter Registration form in person with the District Clerk, Honore Adams, at 2 Brewster Road during regular business hours by appointment only.
Early Mail and Absentee Ballot Deadlines
Early mail and absentee ballot applications are available for download. Completed applications may be submitted in person, by mail, or via email to the District Clerk, Honore Adams, Scarsdale School District, 2 Brewster Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583, (914) 721-2410, hadams@scarsdaleschools.org.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024: Last day for the District Clerk to receive a completed early mail or absentee ballot application if the voter requests that the absentee ballot be sent to the voter via mail.
Monday, May 20, 2024: Last day for the voter to appear in person before the District Clerk (by 5 pm by appointment only) to submit a completed early mail or absentee ballot application and be provided the actual absentee ballot.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 (School Election Day): Last day for the District Clerk to receive completed early mail or absentee ballots by mail or in person by 5 pm.
For more information about eligibility to vote, please see our 2024 Scarsdale School Budget Vote and School Board Election webpage and the District Clerk’s Voter Information page.
For additional questions regarding the School Budget Vote and School Board Election, please contact the LWVS Voter Service Chair.
Upcoming Village Election
Village Election
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
In-person voting from 6 am to 9 pm
Scarsdale Public Library, Scott Room
54 Olmsted Road
On the ballot will be three candidates are running for three Village Trustee positions and one candidate running for Village Justice.
Registration Information

Friday, March 8 2024: Last Day to register with the Westchester County Board of Elections at your current Scarsdale address to be eligible to vote in the Village Election. Complete this NYS voter registration form. If you have any questions about your voter registration status, please call the Westchester County Board of Elections at (914) 995-5700 or check online using the New York State Board of Elections Voter Lookup page.
Absentee Ballot and *NEW* Early Mail Voting Information
Voters may obtain an absentee ballot application or early mail ballot application online, request one by phone or mail from the Village Clerk, or attain one at the Village Clerk’s Office in Village Hall.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024: Last day for the Village Clerk to receive a completed absentee ballot application or early mail ballot application if the voter requests in that application that the absentee ballot be delivered to the voter via mail.
Monday, March 18, 2024: Last day for an applicant or applicant’s agent to appear in person before the Village Clerk (by 5 pm) to submit a completed completed absentee ballot application or early mail ballot application and be provided the actual absentee or early mail ballot.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 (Village Election Day): Last day for the Village Clerk to receive completed absentee and early mail ballots by mail, by drop box outside Village Hall before it closes at 5 pm, or by drop box outside the Scarsdale Public Library during polling hours.
Reminders: After completing the absentee ballot, insert it into the tan-colored official absentee ballot envelope you were provided and seal the envelope. The VOTER must then sign and date the outside of the envelope where indicated. A WITNESS signature on the envelope is required ONLY if the voter cannot physically sign their own name.
According to the Village Clerk’s office, college students may vote in the Village Election if they are registered to vote at the Scarsdale address in which they are living. College students who are registered to vote where they are attending college may not vote in the Village Election.
Follow this link to the Village Clerk’s Election Information page.
For additional questions regarding the Scarsdale Village Election, please contact the LWVS Voter Service Chair.