On Friday, February 10, 2023, Brian Downey entered a plea of guilty to a felony in federal court. As a result and pursuant to New York State Public Officers Law § 30, Brian Downey’s Village Trustee position was immediately vacated as a matter of law. The conduct leading to Mr. Downey’s guilty plea did not arise from any actions related to his role as a Village Trustee.
Pursuant to New York State Village Law § 3-312, I have appointed Village resident and former planning board member Morris Friedman to the vacant Trustee position previously occupied by Brian Downey. The conclusion of this term is at noon on April 3, 2023.