Elaine Phillips to Resign as Mayor of Flower Hill

Elaine Phillips says she intends to resign as Mayor of the Village of Flower Hill following the news of her election to New York’s seventh senate district Tuesday.

Phillips, a Republican, defeated Adam Haber, a Democrat, in the local election.

The Village Board will choose a new leader.

Phillips released the following statement regarding her transition from mayor to senator:

Once the results of the Senate election have been officially certified, it is my intention to resign my position as Mayor of the Village of Flower Hill. State law provides for the remaining members of the Village Board to choose a new leader.

I have already begun discussions with individual members of the Board to ensure a seamless transition, so that village services can continue uninterrupted.

It has been a great honor and a privilege to serve as Mayor of Flower Hill. Working together without partisanship, and always in the best interests of Village residents and taxpayers, we cut taxes, improved services, increased transparency and trust in local government, and created innovative solutions to protect our environment and improve the quality of life of our community.

I look forward to bringing these same values, principles and goals to the State Capitol, and am truly grateful to the voters of the Seventh District for entrusting me with this responsibility.

Image via Elaine Phillips campaign