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Letter to the Community: Nonpartisan, Locally Oriented Governance is Supported by Maintaining March Elections

Oct. 28, 2026

To the Community

The issue at hand concerns the focus of voting, not its accessibility. 

New York State currently offers various voting methods, including absentee ballots without requiring an excuse, which allow residents ample opportunity to participate in Village elections.

The core consideration is whether Bronxville's local elections should primarily address matters pertinent to Bronxville. Scheduling elections in March dedicates a specific time on the civic calendar to Village affairs. 

During this period, voters deliberate on candidates for Mayor, Trustees, and Village government, with discussions concentrating on local services, infrastructure, public safety, zoning, taxation, and the distinct character of the Village.

A move to November would place Village elections alongside national, state, and county campaigns, potentially diverting attention from local concerns and allowing broader political discussions, often unrelated to Bronxville's governance, to dominate.

While some propose that November elections might yield higher voter turnout, the existence of no-excuse absentee voting mitigates concerns about participation being constrained by physical presence on election day. Residents have convenient avenues to cast their ballots.

The objective of local elections extends beyond mere turnout figures; it encompasses fostering informed engagement and deliberate consideration of community-specific issues.

Bronxville's established practice of nonpartisan, locally oriented governance is supported by maintaining March elections. This timing assists in upholding that tradition and ensures that Village government remains responsive to residents actively involved in matters that directly influence the community.

Giuseppe Barni

 

 

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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
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Bronxville Police Department
337-0500
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Bronxville Parking Violations
337-2024
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Bronxville Fire Deparment
793-6400

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