Platform

 

AS MAYOR AND TRUSTEE, TOM MURPHY AND NORA LUCAS PLEDGE TO SUPPORT:

 

     Responsible Development and Effective Enforcement of Village Code

  • Development that is consistent with preservation of our neighborhoods and Village character and in strict compliance with zoning laws. 
  • Enforcement of Village Code provisions that protect quality of life.
  • Responsiveness to concerns of Village residents regarding development and enforcement of zoning laws and Planning Board determinations.
  • Update of the Village’s Comprehensive Plan and zoning laws to align community’s vision for future development with our zoning laws.

     Strict Fiscal Oversight (Particularly of Capital Projects and Legal Expenses)

  • Competitive bidding on all Village projects to save taxpayer dollars.
  • Vigilant oversight of Village contracts.
  • Appropriate cost-saving proposals, including the employment of a fulltime Village attorney to reduce costs.

     Transparency and Respectful Dialogue in Governing Process

  • No decision-making behind closed doors; insist that deliberations be public.
  • Greater transparency by making documents publicly available and by improving responsiveness to FOIL requests.
  • Televising Board work sessions so residents can see how all decisions are made.
  • Civil and respectful discussion in Board deliberations and with the community.

     Environmental Sustainability

  • Preservation of our parks, green spaces, and natural resources
  • Addressing threats that diminish our environmental quality of life, including poor water quality, flooding and noise pollution.
  • Sustainable development.    

★    Safety/Security (including Addressing Rising Drug Epidemic) 

  • Policies that help residents be confident in their safety and security.
  • Working with schools, the police and mental health professionals to coordinate Mamaroneck’s response to the opioid epidemic.

 

 

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