As a lifelong resident of Croton-on-Hudson, I have seen our village evolve over the years. I am running for trustee to ensure that our community continues to thrive and adapt to the challenges we face. My experience in local government and my commitment to public service have prepared me to take on this role.

Voice of Croton Trustee Candidate

Education C. W. Post College, BA; St. John’s University School of Law, JD

Prior Civic Service Chief Court Attorney, Bronx Supreme Court Law Department-Civil Term.

Campaign Web Site

Croton-on-Hudson Village Trustee — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org.

Voice of Croton endorses Mary Lynn Dlabola for Croton Village ...

Voter Guide - VOTE411.org

Mary Lynn Dlabola earned a bachelor's degree from LIU Post and a law degree from St. John's University.

Mary Lynn brings over forty years of public service experience to this race, with a career dedicated to fairness, accountability, and thoughtful decision-making in New York’s court system. As a Special Referee and Chief Court Attorney, she has advised judges, supervised court attorneys, and presided over thousands of civil cases in the New York State Supreme Court in the Bronx—developing the kind of judgment and integrity our village leadership depends on.

Meet the Candidates

MEDIA 2026 — Voice of Croton

Mary has experience as a special referee and chief court attorney.

2026 New York General Election

Thank you. First off, I would I would say that the first thing we need to do... And and I hope that... I'm I'm very happy to hear about the planner. The first thing we need to do is to assess how the recent housing developments have impacted the village. And going forward with expanding the housing, I think we we definitely need to look at the type of housing we're addressing.

Transcript: LWV Candidates Forum — 2026-10-08 — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Mary Lynn Dlabola  

Okay. Well, I I don't know about supporting a moratorium on on further projects, but I think that before we consider that, we have to consider what our already completed projects have and how our already completed projects have impacted the village. And despite my attempts to find out, I've been unsuccessful. So, you know, we don't know what... That... That's my start. I don't know that we need a moratorium. I think we need to just be more cautious going forward.


Wants to assess the effects of completed housing developments before further expansion and says the village should proceed more cautiously rather than immediately impose a moratorium.

- Wants to assess the effects of completed housing developments before further expansion and says the village should proceed more cautiously rather than immediately impose a moratorium.

Housing & Urban Development

I believe in transparency and accountability in government. It is essential that residents feel informed and engaged in the decision-making processes that affect our lives. I will work to improve communication between the village board and the community, ensuring that everyone has a voice.

Village agenda items should be communicated clearly so residents are given a meaningful opportunity to be heard, and my vote will unabashedly reflect what best serves our Village over competing state or county interests. I also believe the Village should actively engage its Advisory Boards and use thoughtful, strategic community planning to guide long term decisions.

Plans to improve board-community communication, clear agenda notices, resident input, advisory-board engagement, and strategic community planning.

- Plans to improve board-community communication, clear agenda notices, resident input, advisory-board engagement, and strategic community planning.

Public Services

Public safety is a top priority for me. I will work closely with our police and fire departments to ensure that they have the resources they need to keep our community safe. Additionally, I will support programs that foster community engagement and build trust between residents and our first responders.

As of October 23, 2026, Mary Lynn Dlabola did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

I am also committed to enhancing our local infrastructure. Our roads, parks, and public spaces need attention and investment. I will push for a comprehensive plan to address these issues, ensuring that Croton remains a beautiful and functional place to live.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Economy

Sustainability is another key focus of my campaign. We must prioritize environmental initiatives that protect our natural resources while promoting economic growth. I will advocate for green practices in our local government and support initiatives that encourage sustainable development.

Advocates for environmentally friendly local-government practices and sustainable development that protect natural resources while promoting economic growth.

- Advocates for environmentally friendly local-government practices and sustainable development that protect natural resources while promoting economic growth.

Energy & the Environment

Mary Lynn Dlabola

My priorities for Croton-on-Hudson are to preserve the character and community spirit that make this Village so special. To that end, I will work tirelessly to ensure that our local government remains transparent, responsive, and accountable. I support keeping the Village Court in Croton and maintaining a strong, community-oriented approach to governance.

- Plans to improve board-community communication, clear agenda notices, resident input, advisory-board engagement, and strategic community planning.
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Mary Lynn Dlabola  

Thank you. Well, for one, I I I agree with, the fact that we absolutely need a policy. As I go... I've I've noticed more more as I go through the village that there are cameras pretty much everywhere. Almost every interest... It it it... It's very disconcerting to me.

I'm also very concerned that a a private company is, the one who's holding on to our data. I'd be... I'd feel much better if it was, for example, with the county or something like that.

But I have very serious concerns with a private company having it.

Okay. I'm aware of of the, proliferation of of e bikes. I think it's at a point where I think we need some form of regulation for the, motorized vehicles. I also think that I see a lot more children using the... These vehicles. The other day, saw a child, that was probably in grammar school, you know, riding a motorized scooter. I think that we need to look into some kind of safety course for older older children to utilize these vehicles.

I think it should be something similar to, the power of boat safety courses that we take if we have to, if we have children that wanna operate a boat. I think there should be age restrictions on some of the vehicles and and possibly insurance on on vehicles if they have the capability to go over a certain, limit.

So I'm happy to hear about the condominiums that are are planned. But I also have certain concerns because although we're planning on on adding these condominiums, condominiums are are taxed differently than the individual homeowners. The condominiums are taxed as rental... As a rental property would be taxed, and the home... And an individual homeowner is taxed as we all know those of us with single family homes.

So how are we gonna adjust for that? We can't keep putting the burden on the single family homes. We need to have some kind of
some kind... We we need to work on some kind of compromise and to move forward and... With the housing.