CNC Invites Public to Organization Meeting Wednesday Night December 4

The Citizens Nominating Committee welcomes 12 newly elected members and invites the public to observe its first meeting Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 8:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the Scott Room at the Scarsdale Public Library. Members of the public wishing to attend the public portion of the organization meeting are more than welcome to attend.

Come to the meeting to learn more about Scarsdale's non-partisan system for selecting candidates to run for Village office on the Scarsdale Citizens' Non-Partisan Party slate.

The CNC consists of 30 elected Scarsdale residents who represent their neighborhood election units (Edgewood, Fox Meadow, Greenacres, Heathcote and Quaker Ridge). New members are elected to the CNC each November to serve staggered three-year terms. The volunteer group will meet over 5-6 meetings from November through January to seek, interview, and evaluate potential candidates to run for Village office. This year the CNC will nominate individuals to run for Mayor and three Trustee positions. The General Village Election will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Scarsdale's non-partisan system has been operating successfully for over 100 years, following a contentious election in 1909. The goal of the non-partisan system is to attract qualified citizens who would otherwise avoid campaigning but would be willing to run for office. The CNC's deliberations and due diligence on all potential nominees is kept confidential to further encourage well-qualified volunteers to apply for a spot on the non-partisan slate. Potential candidates also have the option to run for office outside of the Non-Partisan System under provisions of New York State law.

Are you interested in running for the position of Trustee or Mayor? Do you know someone who would serve the Village of Scarsdale well? Contact any elected member of the CNC, or inform the CNC Chair, Raju Sitaula at 917-613-7058 or raju.sitaula@gmail.com; or CNC Vice Chair, Scott Harris at 914-419-2497 or scottbharris@aol.com.

The current elected members of the CNC are:
Alex Forschner
Alli Seiden
Allison Zolot
Amy Frank
Anne Gilhool
Aubrey Claude Phillibert II
Beth Altschuler
Brian Bandsma
Brian Culang
Caryn Margolis
Casey Lehman
Dan Kovel
Daniel Besikof
Daniela Retelny
Emily Finn
Emily Mervis
Jeannie Rosenthal
Jeff Weiland
Jessica Weintrob
Jill Spielberg
Joseph Zakierski
Laura Thierer
Lia Tchorni
Liang Leon Xin
Matt Easton
Ryad Vachha
Scott Group
Thippawan Jittiwasurat
Thomas Dundon
Zhendi Shi