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edgemont citizens group to meet with town officials

   I want to thank everyone who participated in the recent primary regardless of how you voted. I would respectfully like to offer my analysis of the recent primary and what I have learned from this experience.   The total vote in the Democratic primary for Town Supervisor was 5922 of which I received 3801 and my opponent received 2121 a difference of 1680 votes. This represents 64% to 36% of the total votes cast. The Town of Greenburgh consists of 81 election districts. My opponent won 10 districts out of 81. However 6 of 10 districts represents votes in the Edgemont community. This means that 4 districts outside of Edgemont voted for my opponent out of the remaining 75 election districts. The total vote in Edgemont was 817 votes.  The primary election is over and there is no Republican candidate running in November. Thus I am looking to the future and I am reaching out to my opponent Bob Bernstein his supporters, as well as the majority of the people residing in Edgemont to join with me in an effort to address the concerns of the people in Edgemont. Of course this doesn't mean we will agree on how to resolve past issues or even future issues all the time. What it does mean to me is that we have transparency and not attack each other constantly to gain political points. I realize this was a difficult election and there maybe hurt feelings on both sides. However we must put aside our personal differences and work cooperatively for a better Greenburgh. 
I am very concerned that my opponent and some of his supporters are reviving the possibility of Edgemont's Incorporation and becoming a separate village. This has been alluded to in Bob Bernstein's facebook page.  If Edgemont became a separate village Edgemont resident taxes will go up significantly to pay for the additional administrative costs. Services that Edgemont residents currently enjoy could also be impacted. The residents of unincorporated Greenburgh will also see significant cuts in services or tax hikes. It would be a disaster for all.  The trend in Government is to consolidate instead of creating separate layers of government. In future letters I will be more specific as Supervisor why this would dramatically effect your taxes as well as services you currently enjoy in Greenburgh.   However I am cognizant of the fact I must do better to achieve the support of the people in Edgemont. To achieve this end I will be creating an Edgemont Citizens Committee that will meet with me frequently to discuss ways the town can be more responsive to Edgemont concerns. This citizens group will include open minded residents who have supported and opposed initiatives that I have advocated in th past .I want to  better understand your concerns. I am hopeful that the committee will include people who also have not been active in town issues in the past. If you reside in Edgemont and want to participate in the citizens group please e mail me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com or call me at 993-1545.PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

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