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Village manager outlines office duties, staffing and how Scarsdale residents get updates
Summary
Scarsdale's village manager provided an overview of the manager's office responsibilities, staffing levels, collaboration with Public Works and the treasurer on the annual budget, and directed residents to scarsdale.gov/notify for press releases and emergency notifications.
The village manager delivered a brief overview of the functions and staffing of the manager's office, saying the office is responsible for maintaining the village's day-to-day operations and implementing Board policy.
"As village manager, I'm responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operations of the village, working with all department heads from the assessor's office to parks, recreation, and conservation," the village manager said. The manager said the office serves as the chief administrative office and executive assistant to the board and is charged with preparing and implementing the annual budget and issuing critical community information.
The manager described the office as a hub for resident inquiries, handling matters "from special event permits to traffic safety concerns." The manager said the village manager's office is made up of five employees and that 10 department heads report operationally to the manager's office. The manager also said they work closely with Public Works — which handles roadways, sanitation, stormwater and drinking water — and with the village treasurer on the collaborative annual budget process.
On the office's online resources, the manager said, "My staff and I always direct residents to scarsdale.gov/notify where they can sign up for press releases, emergency notifications, tax payment reminders, and of course our Scarsdale official weekly newsletter." The manager reiterated that staff frequently connect residents with other departments and community resources.
The manager briefly reviewed personal background and tenure, saying their government career began more than nine years ago, that they worked as assistant to a village administrator in Rybrook, and that they joined Scarsdale in November 2021 as deputy village manager. The manager said the board appointed them village manager in September 2024.
Closing remarks stressed the role of volunteers in Scarsdale civic life: "My favorite thing about working in Scarsdale is collaborating with our resident volunteers," the manager said, noting the village's "rich history of volunteers." The remarks were informational; no formal board actions or votes were reported during this presentation.
