Mester To Run For 2nd Term On Chappaqua Board Of Education

Chappaqua Central School District Board of Education President Jeffrey Mester announced that he is running for a second, three-year term in a letter that he sent out. 

"Following months of careful consideration and conversations with many community members, I'm proud to announce that I am running for a second term on the Board of Education," he wrote. "I again ask for your support. I again pledge my unwavering commitment to the district and our community. Simply put, I offer common sense with an uncommon commitment."

Mester also highlighted his record in his letter.

"Unlike any other potential Board candidates this year, I can stand on a three year record of accomplishment," he wrote. "As part of the five member Board of Education, I am proud of our stewardship of the district. In brief, last year, with a record 82% voter approval, the Board developed a budget that had zero spending increase and had a 0% tax increase. This year, although the budget is not yet finished, as it stands now, the budget increase would be 1.9%."

The election will be held May 18, along with the vote on the school district's budget.

Mester's full letter is attached to this story.