To the editor:
As a proud member of our Pelham Manor community, I am thrilled to endorse two exceptional candidates for reelection as Village of Pelham Manor trustees: Bridget “Breda” Bennett and Maurice Owen-Michaane. I’ve known and worked with both of them for many years and truly believe their dedication, experience and proven track record of accomplishments and delivering results make them the brilliant leaders to continue steering our village toward a prosperous future.
What truly sets Bennett and Owen-Michaane apart is their unwavering commitment to our community and their proven ability to get things done. They have a total of 11 children between them and understand firsthand the importance of building a village where families can thrive.
Their involvement in countless community initiatives demonstrates their genuine passion for making our village a better place for everyone. I’ve had the pleasure of serving and working with both of them on various projects and community organizations. Bennett is a cherished friend and neighbor. Her active involvement over the past 30 years in Pelham in various community organizations, such as Pelham PACT (parents and children together), the Prospect Hill Site-Based Council, Pelham Girl Scout leader, Pelham Little League, Pelham Recreation and Pelham Booster Club as well as many others, exemplifies her commitment to supporting our village. Owen-Michaane is a wonderful and dedicated father of five and has served as the Pelham Civics gala chair, Boy Scout leader and truly embodies the spirit of service and community involvement.
When it comes to effectively managing our village, experience is so important. Bennett and Owen-Michaane bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise, ensuring that our village remains fiscally sound while maintaining robust reserves. When it comes to village services, a few of their many accomplishments include initiating a village-wide drain assessment, navigating complex solutions for village drainage and preserving our weekly two-day sanitation service. Bennett and Owen-Michaane have consistently delivered results that directly benefit us all, and we can count on their insights for both short-term and long-term needs.
Their personal connections and efforts to enhance the fabric of our community make them exemplary leaders, trusted neighbors and friends.
On March 19, I encourage you to cast your vote to reelect Bridget “Breda” Bennett and Maurice Owen-Michaane as Village of Pelham Manor trustees. Bennett and Owen-Michaane have proven themselves to be exceptional leaders, dedicated to serving the best interests of our community, and I believe their continued leadership will ensure a bright and prosperous future for the Pelham Manor community.
Stephanie Courtien Royce
1016 Clay Ave.