Arlene Burgos is the official Democratic nominee for Irvington mayor, and David Zwiebel and Larry Ogrodnek are the Democratic nominees for the two open Irvington Village Board of Trustees seats, after the Westchester County Board of Elections confirmed that no competing Democratic petitions or any general objections to the Committee’s petitions were filed with the Board.
Burgos, Zwiebel and Ogrodnek secured the endorsement of Irvington Democrats in a contested process in which hundreds of Irvington Democrats voted.
“We are excited to have three experienced and capable candidates running in November,” Christopher DeNicola, chair of the Irvington Democratic Committee, said. “All three have long track records of service to the village.”
Burgos, Zwiebel and Ogrodnek share a platform that includes fiscal responsibility; streamlining the building permit process while protecting Irvington’s historic character; updating infrastructure and revitalizing downtown; and continuing the work of being a welcoming community.
The three candidates have been active in moving Irvington forward with common sense solutions, including by supporting initiatives that resulted in millions of dollars in grants, climate-resilient infrastructure, protection of the Irvington Woods, renovation of the village’s historic theater, and supporting inspiring local events to bring Irvington residents together.
Burgos, the nominee for mayor, has served on the village board since 2021. A graduate of Yale University and Harvard Law School with 27 years of experience as an attorney, she is a partner in a New York City law firm.
Burgos says, if elected mayor, she will focus on streamlining the building process, downtown revitalization, affordable housing, bolstering community involvement, and continuing to make Irvington a welcoming community, doing so with fiscal responsibility always in mind.
“I feel lucky to live in Irvington, which drives my desire to serve,” Burgos said. “I treasure Irvington’s charming downtown, sense of community, and enduring natural beauty.”
Burgos has lived in Irvington since 2011 with her husband and two daughters who attend Irvington schools.
Zwiebel, who has lived in Irvington for 30 years, currently serves as a co-chair of the Land Use Approval Streamlining Committee, as well as on the Facilities Planning, Irvington Woods, Housing, and Landmarks Preservation Committees. He is the board chair of a NYC charter school, overseeing a budget larger than that of Irvington. He works as a commercial real estate and architectural consultant, advising clients on site locations, development costs, demographics and traffic. He also provides architectural advisory interface between owners and their architects and contractors.
Zwiebel’s priorities as trustee would be to control taxes and demonstrate fiscal responsibility, maintain a sustainable and protected environment, and encourage a vibrant and inclusive community, as well as housing.
“The 25 Board of Trustees volunteer committees, together with the many volunteers from the Fire Department and EMS, the PTSA, IEF, TIF, Scouting, Halsey Pond Friends, and Garden Club, are the soul and the true heart of Irvington,” Zwiebel said. “A top priority is listening to the concerns of these volunteers.”
Zwiebel lives with his partner in the village’s historic district. Their four children all attended Irvington schools, as does a grandson.
Ogrodnek, who served as a trustee from 2022 to 2024, wants to focus as a trustee on streamlining the building process, supporting sustainability and the environment, fiscal responsibility, and continuing to improve the quality of life in the village, including ensuring that Irvington is a welcoming and inclusive community.
“Next year is going to bring important challenges with the retirement of the mayor and village administrator,” Ogrodnek said. ” I’m running to continue using my knowledge, relationships and hands-on experience to help Irvington navigate these changes effectively.”
Ogrodnek moved with his wife and two children to Irvington in 2018, and both of his children attend Irvington schools. He is a technology professional who researches and solves complex problems while fostering collaboration and delivering results.
The terms of Board members Josie Bloom and Kent Kleiman run through November 2026.
The Irvington village elections will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
