SCARSDALE CITIZENS' NON-PARTISAN PARTY

Justin Arest has lived in Scarsdale for 10 years.  He has served two terms as a Village Trustee from 2018-2022.  While on the Village Board, he held leadership positions in various areas including chairing the Personnel and Finance Committees.  Justin was Deputy Mayor from 2020-2022 under both Mayors Samwick and Veron.  He was actively involved in the searches for important hires including the Assessor, Treasurer, Attorney and Village Manager.  Justin worked closely with Village Staff and key stakeholders to improve the Village’s budgeting process to make it more effective and the information more easily available for the public.  During the pandemic, Justin, alongside the Mayor, trustees, and Village Staff ensured that our government had the ability to support the continuity of essential services.  As the chair of the Village Center Task Force, he collaborated with staff and the Scarsdale Business Alliance to find ways for residents and other visitors to safely shop and eat in Scarsdale, also providing needed revenues for our local merchants.

 

Professionally, Justin is an attorney and has spent the past fifteen years investing in and managing commercial real estate mostly in the NY area. Justin graduated from NYU Stern with a B.S. in Finance and International Business and earned his J.D. from GW Law School. Justin resides in Heathcote with his wife, Allison, and children, Madeline and Julian.
 

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