Mayor Names Alexandra Marshall as Scarsdale Village Manager

The following letter was written by Scarsdale Mayor Justin Arest and emailed to the residents of Scarsdale on September 11, 2024.

Dear Residents,

I am excited to announce the appointment of Ms. Alexandra Marshall as the new Village Manager of Scarsdale, effective immediately. This decision was ratified in a unanimous vote by the Village Board at our September 10, 2024, board meeting.

Over the course of the past year, beginning last fall, the Village Board conducted a nationwide search for a new Village Manager. We engaged the search firm SGR who brought 20 resumes to the board. Four candidates were interviewed and completed in-depth questionnaires and personal statements. Two final candidates met with stakeholders in both the community and staff as well as the full board in the spring. After much discussion and feedback from all involved, the board decided we had yet to find the right person for the position.

In June, as we continued our discussions as to how best to proceed, Ms. Marshall notified the Board that she would be interested in participating in the next iteration of the search for a Village Manager. Having already served in the position for eight months at the time, she knew she was ready to take on the role of Village Manager.

Over the course of the summer, the Board met with Ms. Marshall and conducted a formal interview. After successfully filling the role of Manager over the last year and serving our community effectively, the Board is confident that Ms. Marshall is the best person for the job.

Alexandra, or Alex as she is known to many, has been a vital part of our community for the past three years. She has served as Acting Village Manager for the last year, a role in which she has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to our village. Before stepping into this position, Alex was our Deputy Village Manager for two years, where she played a crucial role in many of our initiatives and budget processes.

Before joining us in Scarsdale, Alex spent nearly six years in the Administrator’s office in the Village of Rye Brook, where she honed her skills in public administration and municipal management. Her experience, combined with her natural ability to listen and address concerns efficiently and effectively, has earned her deep respect among our department heads and village staff. Alex previously served as President of the Municipal Administrators Association of Metropolitan New York and is currently an Executive Board Member of the New York State City/County Management Association. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Fordham University and earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration at the College of New Rochelle.

Ms. Marshall is highly regarded by the Village Board, which recognizes her dedication to our village and the positive impact she has had on our community. Her problem-solving skills, professionalism, and approachable nature have made her an invaluable asset to Scarsdale.

We are confident that under Ms. Marshall’s leadership, our village will continue to thrive and that she will guide us with the same dedication and vision that she has demonstrated throughout her career.

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Marshall on her well-deserved appointment.

Now that we have filled the role of Village Manager, the search to find our next Deputy Village Manager will begin next week.