Assessment Revaluation
Members study matters relating to past and future assessment revaluations of property values in Scarsdale.
Climate Resilience
Climate Resilience has moved beyond its initial study of comparable communities’ work on the complex issues of climate resilience, the public climate resilience and climate action plans they have produced, the techniques they employed by which slight modifications to existing policies or projects helped their communities more effectively prepare for climate change, and the opportunities for funding that their local governments availed themselves of in the wake of such community planning. The committee has expanded its study to work on Scarsdale's status as a New York State Climate Smart Community, Scarsdale's need for building resilience to and mitigating the impacts of climate change, and its overlapping interests with the work of the Sustainability, Municipal Services and Zoning and Planning committees.
Communications
Members develop internal and external communications materials, such as the monthly Forum Focus newsletter, press releases, notices, social media posts, and flyers to promote Scarsdale Forum news and events.
County Fiscal Affairs
Members review the proposed Westchester County budget and provide analysis and recommendations to the Westchester County Board of Legislators.
Downtown Revitalization
This group reviews issues related to the vitality and development of the Scarsdale Village Center. It has studied perspectives of both consumers and merchants to help re-imagine how our community can build a thriving downtown.
Education
Because our schools are the cornerstone of life in Scarsdale, this committee discusses and analyzes all issues related to education, including curriculum, capital improvements, long-term fiscal planning, and the annual school district budget.
Fiscal Affairs Scarsdale
Similar to County Fiscal Affairs, this committee reviews the proposed Scarsdale Village budget, and provides analysis and recommendations to the Scarsdale Board of Trustees and the public.
Hospitality
The Hospitality Committee plays an important role in Scarsdale Forum's in-person events, providing a warm welcome to longstanding, new, and prospective members. The group arranges for food, decor, and other amenities, and embodies our organization's spirit of community.
Membership
This committee spearheads the Scarsdale Forum’s efforts to recruit new members and retain existing members through community outreach and special events.
Municipal Services
The Municipal Services Committee has a practical impact on the health, safety, well being, and quality of life in Scarsdale by studying issues and policies being considered by village government, and making recommendations to the village on a wide range of policies, procedures and operational matters that impact traffic safety, pesticide use, noise abatement, sanitation and highway practices to name just a few of the committee's areas of study and advocacy.
Program
Members are responsible for developing content and programming for Scarsdale Forum membership meetings in which our elected officials discuss the issues that affect our lives, our Sunday Speaker Series, and other special programs.
Recreation
Members consider how Scarsdale Village may utilize funds and public facilities to better serve residents, and promote the health and well-being of the community.
Special Events
Members are responsible for planning and hosting the Scarsdale Forum's annual Winterfest gala, and other special events.
Sustainability
Our Sustainability Committee studies a wide range of issues related to the environmental impact of village services, facilities, and management, and offers recommendations to preserve Scarsdale's natural treasures for future generations.
To join a committee, visit the Forum website and sign in as a member. Please note: you must be a dues-paying member of Scarsdale Forum and logged in to sign up. Join here.
