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.