Meet Sarah
Hi and thanks for visiting!
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Here's a bit about me - I’m a genetics scientist at Regeneron, Westchester County’s largest private employer, located just a couple miles away in Tarrytown (so I’m never too far away). Before entering the genetics field, my family ran a small real estate business, so I grew up learning about all of the issues that now face us, and how to solve them effectively.
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I’ve been an active part of the Tarrytown / Sleepy Hollow community for the past 12 years since Regeneron recruited me for drug discovery R&D. I’ve worked on many efforts, but the most famous is sequencing the genome of Covid-19 to develop antibody treatments. I hope to put my scientific detail-orientation to use for our community during this important transition period - which will require close scrutiny to rules, process, and regulations.
You’ll often find me kayaking, jogging in the park, or playing bocce outside. I love this community because it has the potential to be so vibrant, active, and welcoming - and I hope to serve an HOA that enriches this culture.
Why I'm Asking for Your Support
Balance
We need to balance the HOA with representatives who listen as much as they talk.
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The board should better reflect the demographics of the whole community... should be non-intrusive... and should deliver maximum value.
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The Big Transition
We need detail-oriented, listen-first HOA reps who can unify our community for 2 big negotiations:
1. With Toll:
Toll will be transitioning out and will want our blessing to release them from future liability. This must be a very thorough process - and cannot be led only by reps who are overly sympathetic to the developer.
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2. With the Village:
Did you know a major fitness center in our community was originally marketed? And Sleepy Hollow has millions in surplus to develop East Parcel? We need to build a stronger power base in Sleepy Hollow to ensure continuing development is done right, done now.
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Fresh Thinking
TRANSPARENCY - No resident should be surprised by last minute changes and politicking.
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LOWER FEES - Let’s save every homeowner money by renegotiating with vendors once Toll leaves, to get a plan that’s in line with market rates.
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MORE FUN - Imagine an HOA that’s a springboard for community togetherness. We should consider no-cost-but-engaging ideas like: a softball team to compete in the local league… inviting instructors for yoga in the park… or hosting an annual arts fair to invite local businesses and artisans to our community.
PEACEFUL SPACE - Our HOA should be actively working with neighboring communities and the town to consider European-style peaceful community policies, like quiet Sundays, and other measures to keep our space livable for retirees and young families alike, during a period of rapid growth.
Meet and Greet Cookout This Sunday, August 10, 2-4pm
