Joan Walsh

Supervisor / Mayor
Elected Official: 2 Year Term

Phone: 914-670-3005
Fax: 914-835-8067
E-Mail: jwalsh@harrison-ny.gov

The Supervisor/Mayor is the Chief Executive, Financial and Administrative Officer of the Town/Village of Harrison.  As the official head of the town, the Mayor provides leadership and vision for Harrison through the formulation of policies, delivery of services, and communication and outreach to the citizens of the town.  She establishes priorities and coordinates and monitors policies and programs to ensure that goals are met.  Unlike many other towns or villages, Harrison does not have a full-time City Manager who is separate from a part-time mayor.  Supervisor/Mayor Walsh functions as both the Mayor and the City Manager and is therefore also responsible for the day-to-day operations, administration and supervision of all municipal departments. 

The Mayor prepares and administers the municipal operating and capital budgets, manages the fiscal matters of the town and makes related recommendations to the Town Board.  In addition, she is the town’s legal representative and presides at all Town and Village Board meetings. 

 The Mayor serves as the town’s liaison in cooperative efforts with the Governor’s Office, the Legislature, federal and state agencies and surrounding municipal and county governments.