To the editor:

Pelham Manor is facing an important election on March 16. We are writing in support of the Democratic/Pelham Manor Forward candidates Ramsey McGrory (mayor), Andrea Ziegelman (trustee) and Lance Koonce (trustee).

Ramsey, Andrea and Lance are highly qualified, accomplished professionals ready to lead in local government. They have deep roots in Pelham Manor, are raising families here and value Pelham Manor’s traditions. At the same time, they bring a fresh perspective and have studied other communities to identify best practices, many not currently used, to make our community even stronger.

Their proposed plans promise a more vibrant community and more responsive local government. They will make it easier to know where our tax dollars are going, to get involved and to communicate ideas. They will engage in long-term, strategic fiscal planning to deal with infrastructure needs while minimizing taxes. They will modernize communications so that the information we need—about our trash and recycling schedules, meeting schedules, budget and local works—is easily available and understandable. They are focused on invigorating Pelham Manor with economic development, arts and environmental initiatives. They are excited about improving pedestrian safety, noise abatement and coordination with neighboring areas. And they stand with every Pelham Manor resident to promote the highest standards of ethics and inclusion. (These plans and more are on their website PelhamManorForward.com.)

Ramsey, Andrea and Lance have the experience and commitment to make those plans a reality. They have, collectively, decades of service in local organizations, have distinguished themselves in their professions—Andrea and Lance in law and nonprofit, and Ramsey in business, technology and military service—and have shown leadership in local and regional nonprofits. We know they have the skills and desire to bring our residents together to collaborate on solutions.

Their campaign represents a commitment to transparency, inclusion and responsiveness. Ramsey, Andrea and Lance have met with and sought the opinions of hundreds of residents to understand what is most important to voters. They have combed through municipal details from Pelham and other towns to determine best practices in local government and budgeting. They have provided constructive comments in the state-mandated policing review. They have brought to light serious questions about current spending on lobbyists and lawsuits. And they have held numerous open and accessible meetings to bring people together to discuss ideas.

We believe our village is wonderful, and we believe it could be even better. We ask you to join us in making that happen, by voting for Ramsey McGrory, Andrea Ziegelman and Lance Koonce on March 16 at the village firehouse, 4 Penfield Place, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Kate Pringle

26 Suburban Ave.

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