2025 Bedford Candidates
Ellen Calves
Town Supervisor Since 2022
Calves was first elected to role of Town Supervisor in November 2021. Under her leadership, the Town has maintained its AAA bond rating, kept the budget under the tax cap, and secured grants for downtown improvements in Bedford Hills. Her priorities continue to be affordability, housing, resiliency, and sustainability.
Stephanie McCaine
Town Board Since 2022
McCaine is a lifelong Katonah resident. She is committed to sound policy and effective governance, McCaine has served as a liaison to the Bedford Police Department and the Recreation and Parks Department, ensuring that decisions are data-informed to serve the best interests of all residents.
Midge Iorio
Town Board Candidate
Iorio is a long-time community advocate through roles at Bedford 2030 (which she has led for the past 13 years), the Katonah Chamber of Commerce, KVIS and the Katonah Elementary School PTO, was endorsed to fill the Town Board seat being vacated by Andrés Castillo, who has chosen not to seek re-election.
Allie Whalen
Town Clerk Since 2022
Since stepping into the role, Whalen has modernized the Town Clerk’s office, streamlining processes with expanded online form submissions and establishing a social media presence to enhance communication with residents.
Jodi Kimmel
Town Justice Since 2022
While Judge Kimmel has 20 years of experience as a litigator specializing in family law, it is her invaluable experience as a Town Justice that has best prepared her for Westchester Family Court. Known for her dedication to family justice, Judge Kimmel has actively contributed to Westchester’s Domestic Violence Council and New York’s Cyber Abuse Task Force, demonstrating a firm commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals in the community.
Erika Pierce
County Legislator Since 2022
Now in her second term, Pierce’s work at the Board of Legislators focuses on infrastructure, the environment, public health, and safety. She was recently honored as NYSPHA’s 2024 Public Health Legislator of the Year and serves as Vice Chair of the National Association of Counties’ Environment, Energy, and Land Use Committee. Pierce’s latest legislation, creating a free County Park Pass for Veterans, was just signed into law.