Croton Primary to Decide Trustee Race

Croton-on-Hudson's Democratic primary will determine who the village's next two Board of Trustees will be. That's because the two Democrats who prevail this evening don't have any Republicans to run against come November.

Today, there are three Democrats going head-to-head for two seats on the Village Board. The first is incumbent Ann Gallelli. Gallelli says that her experience, judgment and work on waterfront revitalization are all reasons why voters should mark their ballot for her.

"It's a job that I really have enjoyed. I feel that I have contributed quite a bit to positive things that have happened in Croton over the several terms that I have served," said Gallelli. "I think there's a lot of exciting things going forward and I believe that I can be an asset."

Also running is first-time candidate Andy Levitt. Levitt, who is an attorney with two young children, says the Harmon rezoning issue got him involved in local politics.

"When I became involved in that, I realized that there was a demographic of Croton, which is basically families in their 30s or 40s with younger kids in the schools, who really aren't involved that much in local affairs… And I thought that it was a group that really needed to be represented. And that's what primarily got me to run," said Levitt.

While both Levitt and Gallelli have received the Democratic Committee's endorsement, candidate Kevin Davis had not. And that's the reason for today's primary challenge.

Davis says that his experience with local issues, such as his involvement in the Bicycle Pedestrian Planning Committee and work to move the March village elections to November, is why voters should mark their ballot for him.

"The most important issue for Croton right now is finding ways to keep taxes low, while not impacting services negatively," said Davis.

Patch will post primary results as soon as they become available tonight. We will also provide "morning after" coverage, with reaction from the candidates, on our website on Friday and in our Friday morning newsletter.

Today, polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. Below are the Croton-on-Hudson polling places that will be open.

• Election District 5, 29 and 30: Bethel Springvale Inn, Boscobel Room, 62 Springvale Road, Croton-on-Hudson, 10520
• Election District 31: Skyview Haven Nursing Home, lobby, 1280 Albany Post Road, Croton-on-Hudson, 10520
• Election District 07, 09, 19, 32 and 39: Croton Municipal Building, basement community room, 1 Van Wyck St., Croton-on-Hudson, 10520
• Election District 6 and 8: Chemical Engine Fire House, 2nd floor, 154 Grand St., Croton-on-Hudson, 10520
• Election District 25: Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, Parish Hall, 56 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, 10520
• Election District 10: Harmon Engine Fire House, 30 Wayne St., Croton-on-Hudson, 10520