Question the Candidates: I Geoff Young

1. What are the two most pressing issues facing Larchmont, and what are your plans to address them?

Our major challenge is to maintain Village services when every level of government is feeling financial pressure. We cannot afford to be short-sighted by cutting back on services like the Library—though perhaps not as “essential” as police or firemen, extremely important nevertheless. Rather, we must innovate and find other ways to save, by, for example, expanding the use of volunteers for the Village website instead of paying consultants, as the current administration is considering. Another critical issue is the threat of sprawl and over-development. It is high time we adopt zoning laws to adequately protect our community.

2. Expand on one of these issues or another issue of your choice.

On non-economic matters, the Trustees are the guardians of Larchmont’s “Quality of Life” through open and "transparent" governance. Zoning code review, the Flint Park renovations, possible open space acquisition, and the chance to join the Greenway are all significant opportunities to intelligently and creatively maintain and improve our community life. With my past experience as Trustee, time will not be lost to learning on the job; I can immediately focus on the issues and on keeping our residents informed, welcoming their participation, and promoting cooperation with our neighboring communities to preserve and enhance life in our Village. .