Accomplishments

  1. Environmental Sustainability & Clean Energy
    • Earned recognition by New York State as the No. 1 Clean Energy Community in NY
    • Installed electric vehicle charging stations at Municipal Building and Croton-Harmon train station
    • Added electrical vehicles to municipal fleet
    • Installed Community Solar Array at DPW building
    • Approved a new solar array at the Washington Engine Firehouse
    • Coordinated construction of 4-megawatt Community Solar power system at the Croton-Harmon Train Station
  2. First Responders & Public Safety
    • Supported Volunteer Firefighters and EMS with needed new facilities (e.g. the new EMS annex currently under construction adjoining the Harmon Fire House) and equipment
    • Strengthened retirement benefits for lifetime volunteer firefighters
    • Launched “Hometown Heroes” banner program to honor Croton veterans
    • Approved maximum property tax exemptions for veterans, seniors and first-responders
    • Established village event shuttle and began work towards Croton bike share project set for 2026
    • Enacted 25 mph village speed limit for most village roads
    • Adopted the Police Reform Plan and created the permanent Police Advisory Committee comprised of Croton residents
    • Added 3 bilingual police officers to the Croton PD
  3. III. Infrastructure & Quality of Life
    • Established the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Advisory Committee for growing engagement with the wider community
    • Enhanced safety for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists on Croton Point Avenue and around the Village
    • Added Bocce Courts to Black Rock Park
    • Invested in infrastructure and water quality improvements to Village water system
    • Worked towards telecommunications improvement (e.g AT&T adding tower to Municipal Building)
  4. Housing & Community Development
    • Expanded new multifamily housing opportunities for both market-rate and affordable housing including Maple Commons and expanded accessory dwelling unit (ADU) opportunities
    • Secured NYS Pro-Housing Community designation, giving the Village access to additional state funds for infrastructure & amenities
  5. Protecting Taxpayer & Ensuring Fiscal Stability
    • Reduced outstanding Village debt by over $9M since 2017
    • Secured three consecutive budget surpluses since the COVID-19 pandemic
    • Kept property taxes below the cap, including 2 budget with no tax rate increase in the last 3 year