Dear Friends,
Like communities across Westchester, the Town of Greenburgh faces an urgent and growing need for affordable housing. Barry McGoey, Democratic candidate for Town Supervisor, understands that meeting this moment requires more than good intentions. It requires a thoughtful, townwide strategy that expands opportunity, protects current residents, and moves affordable housing from promise to progress.
Barry believes the first step must be a comprehensive needs assessment specific to Greenburgh. That assessment should identify the types of housing our community truly needs and guide smarter zoning, targeted investments, and responsible planning. His approach is rooted in balance: affordable housing should be created throughout the Town, not concentrated in any one neighborhood.
He is equally committed to protecting residents who already call Greenburgh home. Barry will work to preserve existing affordable units and prevent displacement caused by redevelopment. No resident should be pushed out of their community because of Town-supported projects. Growth must strengthen neighborhoods, not uproot them.
Barry also recognizes that housing policy must confront longstanding inequities. He will review zoning, permitting, and code enforcement practices that may limit homeownership opportunities for people of color and families historically excluded from wealth-building. His solutions include expanding down payment assistance, supporting accessory dwelling units, and creating pathways for families to build generational wealth.
To accelerate responsible development, Barry will collaborate with the Town Board to encourage developers and property owners to exceed minimum affordability requirements. He will also pursue innovative partnerships with county, state, and federal agencies, including land acquisition, infrastructure investment, adaptive reuse, and supplemental financing tools.
Greenburgh has waited long enough for a housing strategy that is fair, practical, and forward-looking. Please join me in supporting Barry McGoey for Town Supervisor.
The primary election is this Tuesday, June 23. Early voting continues at Greenburgh Town Hall through Sunday, June 21.
Alfreda A. Williams
Former Vice Chair, Westchester County Board of Legislators
Former Town Clerk, Town of Greenburgh
Comparing Ms. Williams’s letter to Barry’s written platform: he commits in writing to a Housing Needs Assessment and addressing discriminatory zoning. But the letter’s other claims — townwide spread, anti-displacement, down payment help, ADUs, developer requirements — aren’t in his platform. Worth asking the campaign which is official. ( If you would like a copy of Barry’s written platform- email me and I will send it to you mechellee.brown@gmail.com)