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Remember to Vote in the General Election

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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)
Candidate Forum Recording for Westchester County Executive

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
Guide to 2024 Ballot Proposals

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

  1. By early mail or absentee ballot;
  2. In person during Early Voting; or
  3. 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.

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Upcoming Candidate Forums

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WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE

Thursday, October 20, 2025
7pm to 8:00pm
via Zoom
Organized by LWV of Westchester

  • Ken Jenkins (D)
  • Christine Sculti (R)
Ken Jenkins
Christine Sculti
Register to Attend the Candidate Forum
Submit a Question for the Candidates

WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK

LWVW will not be holding a candidate forum for the office of Westchester County Clerk. Thomas M. Roach (D) had agreed to participate in a virtual candidate forum but Sheila Marcotte (R) declined LWVW’s invitation, citing a full calendar.

A forum with only one candidate present is an “empty chair” meeting and is prohibited by LWVW policy. LWVW regrets that this proposed voter education event will not be occurring.

LWV-sponsored candidate forums are conducted in a way that neither promotes nor advances one candidate over another and provide an important vehicle for the public to hear directly from candidates. LWVW strives to run forums in respectful environments that encourage civil discourse in a nonpartisan format with questions that have been carefully vetted, aim to avoid duplication, and address as wide a range of topics suited to the office sought. LWVW is disappointed that voters in Westchester County will have no such opportunity to learn more about the candidates running for Westchester County Clerk.

WESTCHESTER BOARD OF LEGISLATORS DISTRICT 5

LWVS and LWVWP will not be holding a candidate forum for the office of Westchester County Board of Legislators District 5. Jennifer L. Puja (D) had agreed to participate in a virtual candidate forum but Frank Schanne (R) did not respond to the invitation despite repeated outreach.

A forum with only one candidate present is an “empty chair” meeting and is prohibited by LWVS policy. LWVS regrets that this proposed voter education event will not be occurring.

LWV-sponsored candidate forums are conducted in a way that neither promotes nor advances one candidate over another and provide an important vehicle for the public to hear directly from candidates. LWVS strives to run forums in respectful environments that encourage civil discourse in a nonpartisan format with questions that have been carefully vetted, aim to avoid duplication, and address as wide a range of topics suited to the office sought. LWVS is disappointed that voters in Westchester County will have no such opportunity to learn more about the candidates running for Westchester County Board of Legislators District 5.

Please contact LWVS Voter Service Chair Kathy Gray with any questions.

Candidate Forum Recording Now Available

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WESTCHESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS, DISTRICT 5, DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

Thursday, June 12, 2025
7:30pm to 8:30pm via Zoom
Organized by LWVs of Scarsdale and White Plains

  • Timothy D. Foley
  • Jennifer L. Puja
Timothy D. Foley
Jennifer L. Puja

Upcoming Candidate Forum

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WESTCHESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS, DISTRICT 5, DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

Thursday, June 12, 2025
7:30pm to 8:30pm via Zoom
Organized by LWVs of Scarsdale and White Plains

  • Timothy D. Foley
  • Jennifer L. Puja
Timothy D. Foley
Jennifer L. Puja
Submit a Question for the Candidates
Register to Attend the Candidate Forum Webinar

Recent LWVS Consensus Statements re 2024 SBNC Election and Proposed 2025-26 School and Village Budgets

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Please view our Local Program and Positions webpage for current and historical folders containing annual and topical LWVS Consensus Statements. Follow this link to view written reports and, when available, video recordings of this year’s Information Sessions.

SBNC Election and Referendum on Proposed SBNC Resolution Amendments

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10 am at Village Hall and via Zoom, LWVS held its annual general membership information session regarding the SBNC Election and Referendum on the Proposed SBNC Resolution Amendments. SBNC Administrative Committee Election Chair Christine Weston and SBNC Vice Chair Jen Zola presented and answered questions on behalf of the SBNC Administrative Committee (AC). Follow these links to view the:

The LWVS Consensus Statement re December 2024 SBNC Election was transmitted to members of the SBNC Administrative Committee on Friday, February 7, 2025.

School Budget

On Monday, March 17, 2025 at 11 am at the Scarsdale Public Library and via Zoom, LWVS held its annual general membership information session regarding the preliminary proposed school budget for 2025-26. Superintendent of Schools Drew Patrick, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Facilities Andrew Lennon, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Edgar McIntosh, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Student Services Eric Rauschenbach, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership Development Meghan Troy, Director of Technology and Innovation, Chief Information and Data Protection Officer Jeannie Crowley, K-12 Coordinator for Digital Learning and Literacy William Yang, School Board President Suzie Hahn, School Board Vice President James C. Dugan, and Board of Education Members Leah Dembitzer and Amber Yusuf were present to answer questions. Follow these links to the:

The LWVS Consensus Statement re Preliminary Proposed 2025-26 School Budget was delivered at the Community Budget Forum on Monday, March 24, 2025.

Village Budget

On Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10 am at Village Hall and via Zoom, LWVS held its annual general membership information session regarding the Tentative Village budget for 2025-26. Village Manager Alexandra Marshall, Mayor Justin Arest, and Trustee Karen Brew presented and answered questions. Follow these links to view the:

The LWVS Consensus Statement re Tentative 2025-26 Village Budget was presented at the Village Board meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Upcoming Event — National and State Studies Information Session and Consensus Meeting

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Tuesday, April 1, 2025
7pm via Zoom
Meeting ID 858 9283 6580
Passcode 152110

LWVS will hold a general membership and consensus meeting to discuss the LWVUS federal judiciary study, the LWVNYS ranked choice voting study, and the LWVNYS voting systems approval process study. Attendees will be asked whether to concur with the proposed position statements set forth in the Agenda and Consensus Questions for the meeting.

In preparation for the discussion, participants are encouraged to review the following materials that have been provided by the national and state leagues:

Upcoming Event — Village Budget Information Session and Consensus Meeting

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Friday, March 21, 2025
10 am at Village Hall, 3rd Floor Meeting Room and
via Zoom
Meeting ID 875 7508 7498
Passcode 974855

LWVS will hold its annual general membership information session regarding the tentative 2025-26 Village Budget. Members of the Village Administration and Village Board of Trustees will be present to answer questions. The Information session is open to the public. A consensus discussion will immediately follow for LWVS members only.

Follow these links to view the

Attendees are strongly encouraged to review these materials in advance.

Other relevant dates from the Village Budget Calendar for FY 2025-26:

  • Friday, March 7, 2025: Filing date for the Tentative 2025-26 Budget
  • Tuesday, March 11, 2025: Tentative 2025-26 Budget to be presented during Work Session (must be filed by March 20, 2025)
  • Tuesday, April 8, 2025: Statutory public hearing on Tentative Budget (must be completed prior to April 15, 2025)
  • Tuesday, April 29, 2025: Village Board of Trustees to adopt budget (must be adopted prior to Monday, May 1, 2025)

For more information, please contact Debbie Bhatt, LWVS Village Budget Chair, at LWVS.villagebudget@gmail.com.

Upcoming Village Election

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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

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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

  1. By early mail or absentee ballot;
  2. In person during Early Voting; or
  3. 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.

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Upcoming Event — School Election System Information Session and Consensus Meeting

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
10 am at Village Hall, 3rd Floor Meeting Room and
via Zoom
Meeting ID 818 7780 6568
Passcode 327654

LWVS will hold its annual general membership information session regarding this year’s School Board Nominating Committee (SBNC) election and referendum on proposed SBNC Resolution amendments. SBNC Administrative Committee (SBNC AC) Election Chair Christine Weston and Vice Chair Meng Zhang will be presenting information and answering questions. All members of the public are welcome to attend.

The SBNC AC is the body that solicits candidates for SBNC, proposes amendments to the SBNC Resolution, and runs the SBNC election and referendum on the amendments. The SBNC is the body that vets applicants and nominates a proposed slate of trustees for election to the Scarsdale Board of Education. The SBNC Resolution is the document that governs the school non-partisan election system.

A consensus discussion will immediately follow the information session for purposes of making recommendations to the SBNC AC. Only League members may participate. Those who have not yet paid annual dues are welcome to renew/join at the event.

Follow these links to the Information Session Agenda and Consensus Questions. When finalized, links will be posted to SBNC AC’s Written Report to the LWVS.

For more information, please contact Seema Jaggi, LWVS School Election System Chair.

Upcoming Event — Food for Thought Speaker Event

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Topic: Housing Shortage in Westchester County
Speaker Panel: Experts Concerning Land Use Law, Planning, Housing
Monday, November 18, 2024
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Scarsdale Public Library, Scott Room

Event is free of charge and open to the public (league membership not required). Light refreshments will be available. Please RSVP to help us predict attendance.

RSVP
Tiffany Zezula, Adjunct Professor, Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University*

This panel discussion, moderated by Tiffany Zezula, will examine the dearth of affordable housing in Westchester and its effects on seniors, young adults, and workers hoping to live near their jobs. Panelists include a representative from the Westchester County Department of Planning and members of the Welcome Home Westchester campaign, a multi-stakeholder advocacy effort consisting of business and nonprofit leaders, companies involved in home building and the development of housing, academics, think tanks, anti-homelessness advocates, climate activists, faith leaders, and community advocates working together to drive a new public conversation around fixing the housing shortage in Westchester County.

*Moderator Tiffany Zezula, Esq. is the Deputy Director for the Land Use Law Center at Pace University School of Law in White Plains. She is also a staff consultant for the Housing Action Council. She is the primary trainer and national coordinator for the Center’s Land Use Leadership Alliance Training program for local officials, environmentalists, religious leaders, planners, and developers.

Additional information about the panelists to be provided shortly.

Remember to Vote in the General Election

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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)
Candidate Forum Recordings for U.S. CD 16, NYS SD 37, and NYS AD 88

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
Guide to 2024 Ballot Proposals

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

  1. By early mail or absentee ballot;
  2. In person during Early Voting; or
  3. 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

Candidate Forum Recordings Now Available

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U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 16

Thursday, October 17, 2024
7pm to 8:30pm
White Plains Public Library
Auditorium
100 Martine Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
Organized by LWV of Westchester

  • Miriam Levitt Flisser (R)
  • George Latimer (D)
Miriam Levitt Flisser
George Latimer

NY ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 88

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
7pm to 8:15pm
New Rochelle City Hall
515 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Organized by LWVs of New Rochelle, Scarsdale, and White Plains

  • Thomas H. Fix, Jr. (R)
  • Amy R. Paulin (D)
Thomas H. Fix, Jr.
Amy R. Paulin

NY SENATE DISTRICT 37

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
7pm to 8:30pm
White Plains Public Library
Auditorium
100 Martine Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
Organized by LWVs of Larchmont/Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Northeast Westchester, Rivertowns, Rye, Rye Brook & Port Chester, Scarsdale, and White Plains

  • Tricia S. Lindsay (R)
  • Shelley B. Mayer (D)
Tricia S. Lindsay
Shelley B. Mayer

Upcoming Candidate Forums

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U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 16

Thursday, October 17, 2024
7pm to 8:30pm
White Plains Public Library
Auditorium
100 Martine Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
Organized by LWV of Westchester

  • Miriam Levitt Flisser (R)
  • George Latimer (D)
Miriam Levitt Flisser
George Latimer
Submit a Question for the U.S. CD 16 Candidates

NY ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 88

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Wednesday, October 16, 2024
7pm to 8:15pm
New Rochelle City Hall
515 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Organized by LWVs of New Rochelle, Scarsdale, and White Plains

  • Thomas H. Fix, Jr. (R)
  • Amy R. Paulin (D)
Thomas H. Fix, Jr.
Amy R. Paulin
Submit a Question for the NYS AD 88 Candidates

NY SENATE DISTRICT 37

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
7pm to 8:30pm
White Plains Public Library
Auditorium
100 Martine Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
Organized by LWVs of Larchmont/Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Northeast Westchester, Rivertowns, Rye, Rye Brook & Port Chester, Scarsdale, and White Plains

  • Tricia S. Lindsay (R)
  • Shelley B. Mayer (D)
Tricia S. Lindsay
Shelley B. Mayer
Submit a Question for the NYS SD 37 Candidates

To volunteer at any of the candidate forums or to serve on the questions committee, please contact LWVS Voter Service Chair Kathy Gray.

LWVS Board Issues Press Release Concerning Prop 1/NYS ERA

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This November, New Yorkers have the power to protect abortion rights and secure our fundamental freedoms for generations by voting YES on Proposal 1, the New York State Equal Rights Amendment. Prop 1 has the effect of cementing existing legal rights into the New York State Constitution, which currently prohibits race and religion based discrimination. The amendment  expands coverage to include protections against discrimination by the government based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy. 

As we have witnessed on the national front, complacency is dangerous, and laws that we assumed were safe may change overnight with the political tides. Prop 1 is about ensuring that we New Yorkers, not politicians, control our healthcare decisions and personal futures. 

Throughout Westchester, many of us have shared personal stories about the importance of protecting reproductive freedoms and protecting the liberties of all New Yorkers. “With the fall of Roe v. Wade and increasing attacks on reproductive rights across the country, many of us have realized that the legislative protections we once took for granted can no longer be assumed,” stated one Scarsdale League of Women Voters board member, who is also the parent of two high school students. “That’s why Prop 1 is essential: it permanently protects reproductive rights, including the right to abortion and IVF, in New York’s state constitution, safeguarding them from future political rollbacks.” 

Many in our community have also shared their concerns about other forms of discrimination—whether it’s age-based bias in the workplace or the fear that LGBTQ+ New Yorkers could face discrimination in employment, healthcare, or child custody. Prop 1 closes these gaps in our state constitution and brings the constitution into alignment with existing state law. It confirms that no New Yorker should be denied access to healthcare, public sector employment, or public services based on who they are. And it reinforces existing laws to ensure that LGBTQ+ New Yorkers are protected from discrimination, that seniors won’t face age-based bias in the workplace, and that pregnant individuals cannot be penalized or disadvantaged. 

For another board member, this is personal. “I’ve seen how older colleagues and friends have struggled with age discrimination,” she stated. “It’s heartbreaking to watch someone’s skills and contributions be ignored because of their age. Prop 1 will make sure older New Yorkers are treated with the respect they deserve.”

All New Yorkers deserve the freedom to control our own lives, futures, and healthcare decisions – including personal reproductive decisions, such as our right to abortion. Although some have tried to divide and distract us from the amendment’s goal of guaranteeing our personal freedoms, Prop 1 does not change any existing laws or regulations. It simply codifies our fundamental civil rights and reproductive freedoms in the New York State Constitution.

To learn more about this ballot initiative, its significance, and its potential impact, the League of Women Voters of Scarsdale invites you to a community discussion with Jenna Lauter of the New York Civil Liberties Union, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 7pm at the Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmsted Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583.

Join us in being part of the conversation, flipping over your ballot to vote YES on Prop 1 in November, and ensuring New York remains a stronghold for reproductive rights and equality.

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The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League of Women Voters neither supports nor opposes candidates or political parties. Membership is open to all persons 16 years and older and provides the opportunity to be active and involved in local, state and national issues.

Upcoming June Primary

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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.

Recent LWVS Consensus Statements re 2024 SBNC Election and Proposed 2024-25 Village and School Budgets

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Please view our Local Program and Positions webpage for current and historical folders containing annual and topical LWVS Consensus Statements. Follow this link to view written reports and, when available, video recordings of this year’s Information Sessions.

SBNC Election
On Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 8:00 pm via Zoom, LWVS held its annual general membership information session regarding the SBNC Election. The SBNC Election Chair and/or other designated representatives were invited to present and answer questions on behalf of the SBNC Administrative Committee (AC) though none attended. Follow these links to view the:

The LWVS Consensus Statement re 2024 SBNC Election was transmitted to members of the SBNC Administrative Committee on Friday, May 31, 2024.

Village Budget
On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 10 am at Village Hall, LWVS held its annual general membership information session regarding the proposed Village budget for 2024-25. Acting Village Manager Alexandra Marshall, Village Treasurer Ann Scaglione, Mayor Justin Arest, and Trustee Karen Brew presented and answered questions. Follow these links to view the:

The LWVS Consensus Statement re Tentative 2024-25 Village Budget was presented at the Village Board meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.

School Budget
On Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 10 am via Zoom, LWVS held its annual general membership information session regarding the proposed school budget for 2024-25. Superintendent of Schools Drew Patrick, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Facilities Andrew Lennon, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Edgar McIntosh, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Student Services Eric Rauschenbach, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Leadership Development Meghan Troy, Director of Technology and Innovation, Chief Information and Data Protection Officer Jeannie Crowley, School Board President Ron Schulhof, School Board Vice President Suzie Hahn, and Board of Education Members Amber Yusuf and James Dugan were present to answer questions. Follow these links to the:

The LWVS Consensus Statement re Tentative 2024-25 School Budget was delivered at the Community Budget Forum on Monday, March 25, 2024.

Upcoming School Budget Vote and Board of Education Election

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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

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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.

Upcoming Event — Village Budget Information Session and Consensus Meeting

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Monday, March 11, 2024
10 am
3rd Floor Conference Room, Village Hall

LWVS will hold its annual general membership information session regarding the tentative 2024-25 Village Budget. Members of the Village Administration and Village Board of Trustees will be present to answer questions. The Information session is open to the public. A consensus discussion will immediately follow for LWVS members only.

Follow these links to view the

Attendees are strongly encouraged to review these materials in advance.

Other relevant dates from the Village Budget calendar:

  • Thursday, March 14, 2024: Tentative 2024-25 Budget to be presented during Work Session (must be filed by March 20, 2024)
  • Wednesday, March 20, 2024: Filing date for the Tentative 2024-25 Budget
  • Tuesday, March 26, 2024: Statutory public hearing on Tentative Budget (must be completed prior to April 15, 2024)
  • Tuesday, April 9, 2024 or Tuesday, April 23, 2024: Village Board of Trustees to adopt budget (must be adopted prior to Monday, May 1, 2024)

For more information, please contact Shilpa Spencer, LWVS Village Budget Chair, at LWVS.villagebudget@gmail.com.