Chris Burdick, Bedford Town Board David Gabrielson, Bedford Town Board Kevin Quaranta, Bedford Town Justice
Our County Legislator is:
Peter Harckham, Westchester County Legislator, 2nd District
Chris Burdick -- Town Board Councilman
With his extensive experience as Chair of the Wetlands Control Commission and a member of the Town Master Plan Committee, Chris is not only familiar with the critical issues facing our town, but is an experienced, practical problem-solver. A lawyer who also has a Masters degree in Advanced International Studies from John Hopkins and a BA in Economics, Chris brings tremendous knowledge and experience with town issues to the Board.
Chris' background includes:
Senior Vice President and Underwriting Council for Stewart Title Insurance Company, NYC
Chair of Bedford's Wetlands Control Commission since 1999
Served on Bedford's Master Plan Review Committee
Serves on the boards that oversee the stewardship of the Ketchum Preserve and the Westmoreland Sanctuary
Chris and his wife, Illyria, live in Bedford Village and have two children in college and one in the Bedford Central School District.
David Gabrielson -- Town Board Councilman
David is an expert with many years experience in public finance and management, and he has helped cities and states throughout the Northeast raise capital for such infrastructure projects as water and sewer facilities, highways, and airports. David brings these skills to the responsible management and open discussion of our Town's most pressing issues -- including our water supply, contract bidding, and fiscal oversight.
David's Background includes:
Investment banker who specializes in Public Finance
Over 20 years experience working with governments to meet critical needs
Masters in Public and Private Management from Yale University School of Management; a BA in Economics
David and his wife, Mary, live in Bedford Hills and have two children in the Bedford Central School District.
Kevin Quaranta - Town Justice
Since coming into office in 2004 Judge Kevin Quaranta has brought our courts into the 21st Century and has made them more accessible. While presiding over cases in one of the busiest town courts in the state, Kevin has also implemented reforms in jury service, DWI sentencing, introducing mediation, evening sessions for greater access, as well as student intern and law programs. Beginning a second term in January 2008, Kevin has pledged to work hard to bring the ease of electronic filing and interaction to the court; to reorganize court staff; to ensure courtesy, compassion, and consideration; and to maintain the high ideals we share for our Court.
Kevin's background includes:
President of the Bronx County Bar Association
Attorney with more than 25 years of trial experience, a Bar leader and founder of a private law practice
Former Assistant D.A. in the Bronx
Captain in the Army Reserves who served during the first Persian Gulf War as a member of the Army's legal division, the Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG)
Kevin and his wife, Judy, live in Bedford Village and have had three children in the Bedford Central School District.
Peter Harckham -- County Legislator
As an experienced
community leader, Pete has worked to keep life in Bedford affordable
and safe. A fiscal conservative, Pete is a local business owner who
also has proven budgetary experience overseeing nonprofit
organizations. In the legislature, Pete is providing the innovative
leadership northeast Westchester needs to protect our quality of life;
to reduce the burden of local property taxes; and to improve our
infrastructure, safeguard our water supply and provide the services and
recreation areas we need to keep our families strong. http://www.westchesterlegislators.com/Legislators/D2/Bio/index.htm
Pete's background includes:
Founder and President of the Harckham Media Group
Past President of A-HOME, a nonprofit organization that builds badly needed housing for local seniors, police, and other first responders
Former Vice Chair of the Clarence E. Heller Foundation, which provides grants to environmental and cultural organizations
Pete and his wife, Janet, live in Katonah and have two children in the Katonah-Lewisboro School District.
Our Bedford Democratic Team is: