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Election 2003 in the Village of Larchmont:

The campaigns will be supplying all materials on these pages, with the exception of the Gazette's interviews with Anne McAndrews and Geoff Young. All the candidates were invited to sit for interviews, but only McAndrews and Young availed themselves of the opportunity.

Interview with Anne McAndrews
Interview with Geoff Young

Learn about each candidate by clicking on the Qualifications link under the photos below. Check back regularly to read what the candidates have to say on the issues: Question 1: PRIORITIES? Question 2: RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS? Question 3: PROMOTE OPEN GOVERNMENT?


Geoff Young
Democratic Party

Anne McAndrews
Democratic Party

Mike Wiener
Republican Party

Phil Johanson
Republican Party

-QUALIFICATIONS

-Dems vs GOP on Openness
-Dems in High Spirits
-Dems & Open Govt
-Sharing Valentines
-From the Caucus

-QUALIFICATIONS

-Dems vs GOP on Openness
-Dems in High Spirits
-
Dems & Open Govt
-Sharing Valentines
-From the Caucus

-QUALIFICATIONS

-Wiener, Johanson Honored
-Stormwater & Environment
-Going Door To Door -From the Caucus

-QUALIFICATIONS

-Wiener, Johanson Honored
-Going Door To Door
-From the Caucus

Question the Candidates: III. If elected, what would you do
to promote open government in Larchmont?
Geoff Young

The recurring theme I hear campaigning is that residents feel left out of the process.
...continued

Anne McAndrews

First, I would convey a sense of openness, of approachability to the residents of Larchmont. ...continued

Mike Wiener

If elected I would keep doing what we started as a board this year to do. ... continued

Phil Johanson

If elected, I would promote open government along several fronts. ...continued

Question the Candidates: II. What public service have you performed in the past year to help improve the village?
Geoff Young

During the twenty years I have lived in Larchmont, I have served two terms as a trustee on the Village Board, served as Fire Commissioner and Water Commissioner, was the Deputy Village Prosecutor and participated on many committees, including Parks and Trees and the Town Budget Committee.
...continued

Anne McAndrews

I ran for mayor. ...continued

Mike Wiener

I feel very privileged to have been a board member this past year.
... continued

Phil Johanson

This past year I have made contributions to the village on several fronts. ...continued

Question the Candidates: I. What are Your Priorities?
Geoff Young

1. Our major challenge is to maintain Village services when every level of government is feeling financial pressure ...continued


2. On non-economic matters, the Trustees are the guardians of Larchmont’s “Quality of Life ” through open and "transparent" governance. ...continued

 

Anne McAndrews

1. The Village budget should reflect our community's values. ...continued




2. Larchmont is a desirable residential community with a vibrant commercial life. ...continued

 

Mike Wiener

1. Our safety and welfare must be of highest priority. ...continued




2. The environment is of special interest to me. ...continued

Phil Johanson

1. A priority issue facing Larchmont is determining where, overall, our long-term capital investments should be made. ...continued

2. Focusing on the future of Larchmont also means focusing on our youths. ...continued