Maria DeRose is a life-long resident of the Village. She is running for Trustee to help create positive solutions that will benefit all residents of the Village.

In her professional life, Maria is head of North American operations for a large firm that provides regulatory-information management software to industry, health authorities, and academia.

Maria served as a chairperson of the Mayor’s Ad Hoc Parking Committee, and as a member of the Village’s Flood Mitigation Committee for 6 years She also served on the Village’s Board of Ethics prior to becoming an endorsed candidate.

“As a Trustee, I will serve the best interests of the Village with a focus on the needs of all residents. I will work for sensible effective solutions to mitigate flooding, making our Village a safe and affordable place for all, and protecting the character of our Village for future generations.” Maria DeRose

Dan Kushnick and his wife, Janice, grew up in the Village and graduated from Mamaroneck High School. They returned to live in the Village nine years ago.

Dan enjoyed a 30+ year career in film and video production. Then, questioning the country’s environmental crisis and limited energy resources, he made a career change to work for a NYS energy program to help low-income individuals save on their energy bills.

Now retired, Dan has volunteered as a mentor for the National Kidney Foundation and served as Chairperson of the Village’s Committee for the Environment.

“I want to continue serving the Village in a greater role as Trustee and to help shape the future of our beautiful community for the well being of all residents.” Dan Kushnick

Ellen Silver has lived in the Village with her family since 2006.

She served as chair of the Committee for the Environment and chairs the Climate Smart Communities Task Force. She also serves on the Harbor Island Conservancy and Orienta Point Association boards.

Ellen is concerned about the ongoing risk of flooding, and personally experienced its impact in Hurricane Ida.

With an MBA in finance and 23-year professional career in banking, she is highly qualified to make sound fiscal decisions.

“When I am asked why I am running for Trustee, my answer is simple... because I care about our Village.  As Trustee, I will listen and find common ground to help create a more professional, transparent and civil approach to governing.” Ellen Silver

Dan Gallagher received his BA degree from Bucknell University and his JD degree from Fordham School of Law, where he served on the Fordham Law Review. Dan and his wife, Gretta, are grateful to have been able to raise their two children in Mamaroneck, with both having graduated from
Rye Neck High School.

Dan has been an active volunteer in the community, including his service on the Harbor and Coastal Zone Management Commission, as a member of the Executive Committee of the Rye Neck PTSA, as a judge for F.E. Bellows Science Expos and as a presenter to Mamaroneck High School government classes. He is particularly proud of the many local youth baseball, basketball and soccer teams he has organized and coached over the years.

Dan was first elected Village of Mamaroneck Justice in 2008. He has been an attorney for 40 years. Dan is an active member of the Westchester County Magistrates Association, for which he served as President from 2016-2017. Dan is also an active member of the Board of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Local Summit.