Eckardt said the town needs to make the most of its assets and location without compromising its beauty and safety. “While commercial development is extremely important, our residents should always come first,” she said. “I’ve worked hard to achieve this balance on the Planning Board, Town Board, and as a resident of Southeast for the last 47 years.”

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From 2002 to 2011 she volunteered on the executive board of Concerned Residents of Southeast, from 2009 to 2011 she was an appointed member of the Southeast Architectural Board of Review, and since 2013 she has been a volunteer member of the advisory board for Putnam Community Action Partnership.

Lynne A. Eckardt has been a resident of Southeast for 47 years. She volunteered on the executive board of Concerned Residents of Southeast from 2002 to 2011 and has been a volunteer member of the advisory board for Putnam Community Action Partnership since 2013.

Eckardt, 62, said she does garden design professionally, but added, “most of my time is now spent on town business.”

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As a 47-year resident of Southeast who raised a family in town and ran a local business for more than 20 years, Eckardt said she believes the town has more potential.

Lynne A. Eckardt works in garden design. She previously ran a local business for more than 20 years.

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Lynne Eckardt is a former Southeast Town Board member (2012-20) and current member of the Planning Board, having been appointed in 2020. But her experience in public service dates back more than two decades.

In written comment submitted to the county executive, Lynne Eckardt of Southeast also supported a veto of the new law. Eckardt, a Democrat, served on the town board for eight years and is now a member of the planning board. “I was the minority party on the Southeast Town Board for two terms and not once did I find that I needed counsel,” she wrote. “I always assumed the attorney was there to protect the town… Even as a minority party, I believe the town attorney accomplished this.”

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Lynne previously served two terms on the Southeast Town Board from 2012 to 2020.

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As of October 28, 2026, Lynne A. Eckardt did not have a website or any information online.

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Young people are also encouraged to stay in Southeast, with accessory dwelling units now allowed in town code. “These units must comply with all zoning regulations and be added only to an owner-occupied property,” she said. “These dwelling units help alleviate housing availability and affordability.”

Eckardt said that while she is in favor of affordable rental units, they are not a long-term solution as they do not build generational wealth. “We need to look toward the future and offer affordable home ownership,” she said. “This would keep our younger people in Southeast and raise our economic viability. Southeast could and should be on the cutting edge of responsible and affordable homeownership.”

The candidate said consistency is the key to supporting development while protecting the town’s character and environment. “Southeast has become very desirable for business, as our commercial codes are less stringent than much of Westchester County’s and our taxes are lower,” she said. “But some problems have occurred in Southeast because local zoning codes have been modified to accommodate businesses rather than our residents… Without strong enforcement, our codes mean nothing.”

Supports accessory dwelling units on owner-occupied properties that comply with zoning regulations to increase housing availability and affordability.

Advocates for affordable homeownership alongside affordable rental housing.

Calls for strong enforcement of local zoning codes, saying codes modified for businesses have created problems for residents.

- Supports accessory dwelling units on owner-occupied properties that comply with zoning regulations to increase housing availability and affordability.
- Advocates for affordable homeownership alongside affordable rental housing.
- Calls for strong enforcement of local zoning codes, saying codes modified for businesses have created problems for residents.

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Advocates for reducing Southeast's tax burden while staying within the 2 percent tax cap and maintaining a healthy fund balance.

Advocates for reducing Southeast's tax burden while staying within the 2 percent tax cap and "maintaining a healthy fund balance."

Pledges to hold monthly meetings and roundtables to hear from constituents.

Worked with local agencies and organizations to open a one-mile trail alongside the Diverting Reservoir.

Solicited a bid to install solar panels at the former town landfill.

As of October 28, 2026, Lynne A. Eckardt’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Lynne A. Eckardt volunteered on the executive board of Concerned Residents of Southeast from 2002 to 2011 and has been a volunteer member of the advisory board for Putnam Community Action Partnership since 2013.

As a 47-year resident of Southeast who raised a family in town and ran a local business for more than 20 years, Eckardt said she believes the town has more potential.

“I believe that our property values lag behind Westchester and since our homes are our greatest asset, I would like to see this change,” she said. “I’d like to see Southeast attract younger residents while not pushing out our older residents. Southeast is a great community that can become even greater and I will continue to be a part of this.”

Lynne previously served as a member of the Southeast Town Board from 2012 to 2020.

Said Southeast should reduce its tax burden while remaining within the 2 percent cap on tax increases and maintaining a healthy fund balance.

Opposes asking taxpayers to fund an additional layer of legal staff for Putnam County government.

Seeks to expand Southeast's commercial tax base while preserving quality of life and improving development projects.

Said she worked with local organizations and New York City to open a one-mile recreational trail alongside the Diverting Reservoir.

Prioritized promoting Southeast's recreation program and said she worked with the Recreation Department on a townwide program guide.

Supports affordable rental units and calls for responsible, affordable homeownership opportunities as a longer-term housing solution.

Calls for consistent zoning-code enforcement to protect residents, the town's character, and the environment while supporting development.

Supports accessory dwelling units that comply with zoning regulations and are added only to owner-occupied properties.

Said she solicited a bid for solar panels at the former town landfill, projecting $1.8 million in savings over 20 years.

Lynne Eckardt works professionally in garden design.

Lynne Eckardt

Lynne Eckardt is a former Southeast Town Board member (2012-20) and current member of the Planning Board, having been appointed in 2020. But her experience in public service dates back more than two decades.

Lynne previously served as a Southeast Town Board member from 2012 to 2020.

Eckardt also spoke about some of the issues she wanted to address over the next four years. ”Southeast taxes and our fund balance remain on center stage,” she said. “While over 75 percent of our property taxes fund our schools, we need to try to reduce our tax burden while staying within the 2 percent tax cap and maintaining a healthy fund balance. Southeast Town taxes are the lowest in Putnam County — it’s essential to keep them that way.”

Plans to attract corporate businesses to Southeast to create more sustainable local jobs.

Supported a veto of a county charter change that would add legal staff, citing lawmakers' repeated pay increases.

Supports reducing the local tax burden while staying within the 2 percent tax cap and maintaining a healthy fund balance.

- Supports reducing the local tax burden while staying within the 2 percent tax cap and maintaining a healthy fund balance.

Another town board focus should be recreation, Eckardt said. “Southeast has a solid recreation program which, due to unavoidable budget cuts, hasn’t been marketed properly. I recently worked with the Recreation Department to put together a booklet describing all that we offer. This will go out in a town-wide mailing this April. It’s our job to ensure residents are aware of all we offer,” she said.

Supports monthly public roundtable discussions with residents.

Worked with the Recreation Department to publicize the town's recreation offerings through a town-wide mailing.

- Worked with the Recreation Department to publicize the town's recreation offerings through a town-wide mailing.

Eckardt said that while she is in favor of affordable rental units, they are not a long-term solution as they do not build generational wealth.

“We need to look toward the future and offer affordable home ownership,” she said. “This would keep our younger people in Southeast and raise our economic viability. Southeast could and should be on the cutting edge of responsible and affordable homeownership.”

Supports enforcing zoning codes to prevent business-focused code changes from overriding residents' interests.

Said residents should come first when balancing commercial development and the town's assets.

Supports accessory dwelling units on owner-occupied properties that comply with zoning regulations to help address housing availability and affordability.

Advocates for responsible, affordable homeownership to help younger residents remain in Southeast.

- Supports accessory dwelling units on owner-occupied properties that comply with zoning regulations to help address housing availability and affordability.
- Advocates for responsible, affordable homeownership to help younger residents remain in Southeast.

As a 47-year resident of Southeast who raised a family in town and ran a local business for more than 20 years, Eckardt said she believes the town has more potential. “I believe that our property values lag behind Westchester and since our homes are our greatest asset, I would like to see this change,” she said.

Lynne A. Eckardt has lived in Southeast for 47 years and raised a family there.

Lynne A. Eckardt ran a local business for more than 20 years.

Eckardt said her goal on the Planning Board has been to increase the town’s commercial tax base without compromising quality of life. “Our location, at the junction of (Interstate) 684 and 84, has made Southeast extremely desirable for commercial locations,” she said. “I’ve worked diligently with applicants and the public to improve both the aesthetics of new and repurposed buildings. My primary concern has always been to get the best project possible.”

As a Planning Board member, worked with applicants and the public to improve the aesthetics of new and repurposed commercial buildings.

- As a Planning Board member, worked with applicants and the public to improve the aesthetics of new and repurposed commercial buildings.

As a 47-year resident of Southeast who raised a family in town and ran a local business for more than 20 years, Eckardt said she believes the town has more potential. “I believe that our property values lag behind Westchester and since our homes are our greatest asset, I would like to see this change,” she said. “I’d like to see Southeast attract younger residents while not pushing out our older residents. Southeast is a great community that can become even greater and I will continue to be a part of this.”

Calls for strong enforcement of local zoning codes and says changes to local codes that favor businesses have created problems for residents.

Supports owner-occupied accessory dwelling units that comply with zoning regulations to help address housing availability and affordability.

Advocates for affordable homeownership to help younger people remain in Southeast.

Wants Southeast to attract younger residents without pushing out older residents while increasing local property values.

- Calls for strong enforcement of local zoning codes and says changes to local codes that favor businesses have created problems for residents.
- Supports owner-occupied accessory dwelling units that comply with zoning regulations to help address housing availability and affordability.
- Advocates for affordable homeownership to help younger people remain in Southeast.
- Wants Southeast to attract younger residents without pushing out older residents while increasing local property values.

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Lynne A. Eckardt raised a family in Southeast.

As a 47-year resident of Southeast who raised a family in town and ran a local business for more than 20 years, Eckardt said she believes the town has more potential. [...] Eckardt, 62, said she does garden design professionally, but added, “most of my time is now spent on town business.”

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Lynne A. Eckardt works in garden design. She has also run a local business.

Wants to reduce Southeast's tax burden while maintaining a healthy fund balance and staying within the 2 percent tax cap.

Seeks to expand Southeast's commercial tax base without compromising quality of life.

Criticized property-tax discounts in the Brewster Industrial Owner payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement for a warehouse project.

Worked with the Recreation Department to develop and distribute a booklet promoting Southeast's recreation programs.

Calls for enforcing zoning codes that protect residents as commercial development proceeds.

Supports accessory dwelling units on owner-occupied properties that comply with all zoning regulations to expand housing availability and affordability.

Advocates for responsible, affordable homeownership as a long-term housing option.

Said she solicited a bid for solar panels at the former town landfill.

Lynne A. Eckardt raised a family. Since 2013, she has been a volunteer member of the advisory board for Putnam Community Action Partnership.

Lynne served on the Southeast Town Board from 2012 to 2020.

Lynne Eckardt is a former Southeast Town Board member (2012-20) and current member of the Planning Board, having been appointed in 2020. But her experience in public service dates back more than two decades.

Eckardt said her goal on the Planning Board has been to increase the town’s commercial tax base without compromising quality of life.

“Our location, at the junction of (Interstate) 684 and 84, has made Southeast extremely desirable for commercial locations,” she said. “I’ve worked diligently with applicants and the public to improve both the aesthetics of new and repurposed buildings. My primary concern has always been to get the best project possible.”

Wants to reduce the local tax burden while remaining within the 2 percent tax cap and maintaining a healthy fund balance.

Urged the Public Service Commission to encourage telecommunications competition where infrastructure is in place to improve service and lower bills.

- Seeks to expand Southeast's commercial tax base without compromising quality of life.

Worked with the Recreation Department to create and distribute a booklet informing residents about Southeast's recreation programs.

The candidate said consistency is the key to supporting development while protecting the town’s character and environment.

“Southeast has become very desirable for business, as our commercial codes are less stringent than much of Westchester County’s and our taxes are lower,” she said. “But some problems have occurred in Southeast because local zoning codes have been modified to accommodate businesses rather than our residents… Without strong enforcement, our codes mean nothing.”

Calls for strong enforcement of local zoning codes to protect residents as development proceeds.

Supports additional housing units, known as accessory dwelling units, on owner-occupied properties that comply with all zoning regulations to help address housing availability and affordability.

Advocates for affordable homeownership to help younger residents remain in Southeast.

- Calls for strong enforcement of local zoning codes to protect residents as development proceeds.
- Supports additional housing units, known as accessory dwelling units, on owner-occupied properties that comply with all zoning regulations to help address housing availability and affordability.
- Advocates for affordable homeownership to help younger residents remain in Southeast.

Solicited a bid for solar panels at the former town landfill, which she said would save the town $1.8 million over 20 years.

Prioritizes residents' interests when weighing commercial development.

Advocates for responsible, affordable homeownership to retain younger residents and improve economic viability.

Calls for strong enforcement of local zoning codes, saying business-focused code changes have caused problems for residents.

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The defeated candidate said she was prepared for the results, so the loss is not devastating — especially considering the fact that the party gets one representative on the currently all-Republican board. Sloat said she looks forward to the “balance” she hopes Eckardt will bring. Her running mate addressed the crowd shortly thereafter, thanking both supporters and Sloat. “I want to hear from [voters],” Eckardt told the group. “We’re going to do monthly meetings, round tables. I really, really want to hear from my constituents because they have the best ideas, the best solutions, and that’s what I want to hear.”

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Eckardt said she worked with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, the Putnam County Land Trust and Concerned Residents of Southeast to open a one-mile trail running alongside the Diverting Reservoir. It is “a recreational asset added at zero cost to the taxpayer,” she said. Through her contacts, Eckardt said the town received over five acres of commercial property on Route 6 West.

Eckardt said she solicited Solar City’s bid on solar panels for the former town landfill, saving the town 1.8 million over the next 20 years. Eckardt said she worked with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection, the Putnam County Land Trust and Concerned Residents of Southeast to open a one-mile trail running alongside the Diverting Reservoir.