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Westchester County, NY November 7, 2006 Election
Candidates Answer Questions on the Issues
Village Trustee; Village of Dobbs Ferry


The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Westchester County and asked of all candidates for this office.     See below for questions on Approach on Issues

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1. Identify and discuss what your approach will be to the most important issue(s) facing your office.

Answer from Hartley Connett:

Reduce tax burden on residents. Responsible approach to debt., including community input and strict adherence to established review process. Enhance zoning code to protect Village character and quality of life.

Answer from Scott Seskin:

Insuring that the local residents and merchants are protected from a redesigned Stop & Shop and minimizing its impact upon the already congested gateway region while satisfying the needs of the community at large.

Answer from Francis Farrington:

Issues: 145 Palisade St. redevelopment, the Gateway, Chauncey section. In dealing with these, will seek variety of input and opinions, utilize staff planning tools/experience to make the best decisions for all residents.

Answer from Catherine Kay:

The most important issue is land use, which impacts development, taxes, traffic, open space and quality of life. I will approach each challenge individually, geographically and financially with balance and responsibility.

Answer from David Koenigsberg:

Preserving Dobbs Ferry's character in today's high pressure development environment is the Village's greatest challenge. The land use codes and rules must be revised and applied to prevent oversized development.

Answer from Laurence Dengler:

In Dobbs Ferry, we have reached the saturation point of development. Either we keep the feel and friendliness of our own community, or we develop and lose what we love.


Responses to questions asked of each candidate are reproduced as submitted to the League.  Candidates' answers were limited to 30 words or less and are presented as submitted.

The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.


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