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    • Ron Asaro
    • About Pound Ridge Party
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Our Platform

Fiscal Responsibility

Fiscal Responsibility

Fiscal Responsibility

We are committed to restoring public trust through sound, responsible financial management that reflects the highest standards of transparency and accountability. This includes completing timely and accurate audited financial statements to meet regulatory requirements in order to have an accurate budget process, and ensure that every tax dollar is carefully allocated.


Our focus will be on using public funds appropriately—supporting essential services, infrastructure, and long-term investments that directly benefit the community. 


At the same time, we will work to prevent wasteful spending and avoid costly lawsuits that often stem from poor planning, misrepresenting information, miscommunication, and/or lack of oversight.

Real Transparency

Fiscal Responsibility

Fiscal Responsibility

We believe good governance starts with open, ongoing communication. That’s why we’re committed to keeping residents informed and involved from the earliest stages of town planning and decision-making with accurate information and reporting. 


Through quarterly Supervisor’s Forums—focused on specific topics or open to general questions, as well as at Town Board meetings —we’ll create consistent opportunities for dialogue, feedback, and community input. 


By fostering transparency and clarity, we aim to avoid the miscommunications and misrepresentation that have too often led to frustration, division, and costly legal actions that put the town in jeopardy. Our goal is a more connected, informed, and collaborative Pound Ridge with integrity.

Protect the Environment

Vibrant Business District

Vibrant Business District

Protecting Pound Ridge’s natural resources is essential to preserving the town’s character, public health, and long-term resiliency of our community. A strong, up-to-date Comprehensive Plan—our blueprint for all planning decisions—is essential to this effort. We will strengthen environmental protections and expand public education so residents understand both the value of our environment and their role in their stewardship.


We will advance protections through thoughtful policy, improved oversight, and consideration of stronger safeguards for natural resources—while prioritizing the completion of the Comprehensive Plan update, which has not been a prime concern of the current town board.


As stewards, we’ll take meaningful action to promote climate action, support sustainable practices, and guide responsible growth for a more resilient Pound Ridge.

Vibrant Business District

Vibrant Business District

Vibrant Business District

We are committed to championing practical, forward-thinking infrastructure improvements that strengthen the vitality of our business district. 


We will prioritize essential infrastructure improvements—delivered with full transparency and integrity—along with streetscape upgrades, promoting green building practices, and strategic marketing for a broader shopping experience to transform Pound Ridge into a vibrant destination.


At the same time, we remain deeply committed to preserving what makes Pound Ridge unique—its semi-rural character, natural beauty, and small town feel. 


Through transparent decision-making, community input, and strategic marketing, we’ll ensure each investment supports a vibrant business district and positions Pound Ridge as a welcoming destination for today’s needs and tomorrow’s vision.

Residents First

Residents First

Residents First

Strong leadership starts with genuine connection. We are committed to being present, listening often, and leading alongside the residents of Pound Ridge. 


By creating regular opportunities for dialogue and engagement, we will ensure that residents have a meaningful voice in transparent decision-making that will shape our town. 


From everyday concerns to long-term planning, we believe in a collaborative approach—one that values trust and shared responsibility. 


When we lead together, we build a stronger, more united Pound Ridge. 


We are  STRONGER TOGETHER.

Housing Options

Residents First

Residents First

We recognize the need for a thoughtful approach to housing that addresses the evolving needs of both current residents and newcomers. 


By exploring a variety of environmentally responsible and harmonious housing options, we can support a more inclusive community—one that offers choices for families, seniors, local workforce, and young professionals alike. 


All planning will be grounded in a deep respect for Pound Ridge’s unique identity, ensuring that 

any new development fits naturally within the town’s landscape and character. 


With an updated Comprehensive Plan—informed by community input and essential for guiding land use, housing, and infrastructure—we can strike a balance between growth and preservation.

Key Issues

We are driven by a deep commitment to the issues that shape daily life in Pound Ridge—from infrastructure and environmental protection to transparency and community engagement. 


We’re committed to the issues that matter most to Pound Ridge—reflecting what we’ve heard from residents and ready to take action. Explore our priorities to see how we’ll protect what makes our town special while building a stronger future together.

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