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Letter to the Community from Helen Knapp, Village Trustee Candidate Running for Re-election

March 11, 2026

To My Fellow Residents:

On Wednesday, March 18, I will be running for re-election as Village Trustee. It has been an honor to serve Bronxville for the past six years, and deeply rewarding to work alongside the Mayor, my fellow Trustees, and the exceptional team at Village Hall who all share a strong commitment to our community.

Being a Trustee means serving as a steward of our Village. Our responsibility is to represent all residents and community members — not just those with whom we agree politically — and to focus on what is best for Bronxville. I am grateful for the bipartisan endorsements of Trustees Mary Behrens and Bill Fredericks, Deputy Mayor Bob Underhill, and Mayor Mary Marvin.

As Trustee, I have helped complete many projects that have enhanced the quality of life in our Village. Notable accomplishments include:

-Maintaining the Village portion of your overall property tax bill at 17 percent while retaining an Aaa bond rating from Moody’s.

-Funding extensive storm drain and sewer maintenance, along with critical flood mitigation projects.

-Increasing the size of the Village police force and supporting new public safety initiatives.

-Implementing traffic and pedestrian safety improvements throughout the Village, including new crosswalks, improved signage, and significant recent enhancements in the downtown business district.

-Working closely with the Village’s Green Committee to advance sustainability and cost-effective environmental initiatives. The adoption of a municipal Climate Action Plan (2023) provides a measurable framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 

-Supporting the Chamber of Commerce and local merchants to ensure Bronxville remains a wonderful place to eat, shop, and enjoy first-class services — always emphasizing the importance of shopping local.

We are incredibly fortunate to call Bronxville home. We live and work in a special place where every day neighbors walk together with their children to school, share the latest news while waiting for the train or running errands, and work together on the many incredible volunteer organizations that serve our community.  My  focus as a Trustee is to work collaboratively to do what is best for this Village that I care about so deeply.  On March 18, I respectfully ask for your support based on my experience, judgment, and dedication to Bronxville.

Thank you for your consideration,

Helen Knapp

Village Trustee

 

 

 

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Bronxville Overview

Bronxville is a quaint village (one square mile) located just 16 miles north of midtown Manhattan (roughly 30 minutes on the train) and has a population of approximately 6,500. It is known as a premier community with an excellent public school (K-12) and easy access to Manhattan. Bronxville offers many amenities including an attractive business district, a hospital (Lawrence Hospital), public paddle and tennis courts, fine dining at local restaurants, two private country clubs and a community library.

While the earliest settlers of Bronxville date back to the first half of the 18th century, the history of the modern suburb of Bronxville began in 1890 when William Van Duzer Lawrence purchased a farm and commissioned the architect, William A. Bates, to design a planned community of houses for well-known artists and professionals that became a thriving art colony. This community, now called Lawrence Park, is listed on the National register of Historic Places and many of the homes still have artists’ studios. A neighborhood association within Lawrence Park called “The Hilltop Association” keeps this heritage alive with art shows and other events for neighbors.

Bronxville offers many charming neighborhoods as well as a variety of living options for residents including single family homes, town houses, cooperatives and condominiums. One of the chief benefits of living in “the village” is that your children can attend the Bronxville School.

The Bronxville postal zone (10708, known as “Bronxville PO”) includes the village of Bronxville as well as the Chester Heights section of Eastchester, parts of Tuckahoe and the Lawrence Park West, Cedar Knolls, Armour Villa and Longvale sections of Yonkers. Many of these areas have their own distinct character. For instance, the Armour Villa section has many historic homes and even has its own newsletter called “The Villa Voice” which reports on neighborhood news.

Bronxville Village Government Directory

Village of Bronxville Administrative Offices
337-6500
Open 9:00am - 4pm excluding holidays and weekends

Bronxville Police Department
337-0500
Open 24 hours

Bronxville Parking Violations
337-2024
Open 9:00am - 4pm excluding holidays and weekends

Bronxville Fire Deparment
793-6400

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