Letter to the Community from Candidate for Bronxville Village Trustee
Editor's Note: The Bronxville Village Election will be held on March 18, 2026. There will be more information about the election and the candidates in upcoming issues of MyhometownBronxville.com
Feb. 10, 2026
Dear Neighbors,
My name is Rob Deichert. I was born and raised in Bronxville, and today my wife, Diana, and I are raising our three sons here. I'm running for Village Trustee because I care deeply about this community and want to help ensure Bronxville continues to be governed thoughtfully, responsibly, and locally.
Like many families, our daily lives are rooted right here: our boys attend Bronxville Middle and High School, and weekends are spent on sports fields (football, tennis, track, and cross-country), volunteering, and supporting local businesses. Diana serves on the Bronxville Library Board, and our family is actively involved in Scouting, where our troop regularly volunteers with Village organizations. These experiences reinforce how important steady, community-focused leadership is to life in Bronxville.
Over the years, I've served in several governance roles in our community, including as treasurer for both a co-op and a condominium board, and in vestry and finance roles at our church, often during periods of limited resources, complex decisions, and differing viewpoints. As a community volunteer, board member, and businessman who has helped build global technology companies, I've learned that effective leadership isn't about slogans or quick wins. It's about listening carefully, asking hard questions, managing finances responsibly, and respecting process while remaining open to thoughtful change.
I've also lived in a single-family home, a co-op, and a condo in Bronxville, giving me a practical understanding of how Village decisions affect residents across neighborhoods and housing types.
As a Village Trustee, my focus would be on issues that directly affect daily life and the Village's long-term health. These issues include flood mitigation, downtown traffic management and cleanliness, and improving services while increasing transparency and containing costs as our community evolves. Issues such as school field lighting are not abstract; they require careful consideration, clear communication, and a balanced approach that respects both community needs and neighbors' quality of life.
I am running as an Independent because I believe Village government works best when it reflects shared local priorities, not party labels. This election, Bronxville will choose two Trustees to serve the upcoming term. Throughout my community service, I've worked constructively alongside people with different political views, and as Trustee, I am committed to working closely and productively with whoever is elected to serve our entire community.
Bronxville works best when it is governed locally, thoughtfully, and with respect for its traditions, institutions, and residents. I'm running to bring experience, judgment, and a collaborative, fiscally responsible approach to that work.
I would be honored to earn your support and to serve our community.
Respectfully,
Robert W. Deichert Jr.
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Bronxville is a quaint village (one square mile) located just 16 miles north of midtown Manhattan (roughly 30 minutes on the train) and has a population of approximately 6,500. It is known as a premier community with an excellent public school (K-12) and easy access to Manhattan. Bronxville offers many amenities including an attractive business district, a hospital (Lawrence Hospital), public paddle and tennis courts, fine dining at local restaurants, two private country clubs and a community library.
While the earliest settlers of Bronxville date back to the first half of the 18th century, the history of the modern suburb of Bronxville began in 1890 when William Van Duzer Lawrence purchased a farm and commissioned the architect, William A. Bates, to design a planned community of houses for well-known artists and professionals that became a thriving art colony. This community, now called Lawrence Park, is listed on the National register of Historic Places and many of the homes still have artists’ studios. A neighborhood association within Lawrence Park called “The Hilltop Association” keeps this heritage alive with art shows and other events for neighbors.
Bronxville offers many charming neighborhoods as well as a variety of living options for residents including single family homes, town houses, cooperatives and condominiums. One of the chief benefits of living in “the village” is that your children can attend the Bronxville School.
The Bronxville postal zone (10708, known as “Bronxville PO”) includes the village of Bronxville as well as the Chester Heights section of Eastchester, parts of Tuckahoe and the Lawrence Park West, Cedar Knolls, Armour Villa and Longvale sections of Yonkers. Many of these areas have their own distinct character. For instance, the Armour Villa section has many historic homes and even has its own newsletter called “The Villa Voice” which reports on neighborhood news.
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