SCARSDALE CITIZENS' NON-PARTISAN PARTY

Justin Arest has been Mayor of Scarsdale since 2023. As Mayor, he has led efforts to advance critical improvements across the Village, working closely with Village staff, trustees, and community stakeholders. Justin’s focus on infrastructure, quality of life, and sustainability has driven progress in key areas such as stormwater mitigation, traffic safety, field upgrades, weekly recycling, improved emergency communications, and the revitalization of the Village Center. Under his leadership, Scarsdale has modernized services, strengthened emergency preparedness and communication, and advanced sustainability initiatives, all while maintaining the Village’s strong financial position. 

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Justin’s service as Mayor builds on his prior work as Trustee from 2018 to 2022, where he chaired the Personnel and Finance Committees, helped improve the Village’s budgeting process, and contributed to the hiring of senior staff.  Throughout his time in office, Justin has championed government transparency, sound fiscal management, and expanded opportunities for residents to engage in local decision-making.

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Professionally, Justin is an attorney with 17 years of experience investing in and managing commercial real estate in the New York area. He holds a B.S. in Finance and International Business from NYU Stern and a J.D. from GW Law School. A Scarsdale resident for over 12 years, Justin lives in Heathcote with his wife, Allison, and their two children, Madeline and Julian.