Editor's Note: There will be more information about the election and the candidates in upcoming issues of MyhometownBronxville.com

Feb. 10, 2026

Dear Neighbors,

My name is Rob Deichert. I was born and raised in Bronxville, and today my wife, Diana, and I are raising our three sons here. I'm running for Village Trustee because I care deeply about this community and want to help ensure Bronxville continues to be governed thoughtfully, responsibly, and locally.

Like many families, our daily lives are rooted right here: our boys attend Bronxville Middle and High School, and weekends are spent on sports fields (football, tennis, track, and cross-country), volunteering, and supporting local businesses. Diana serves on the Bronxville Library Board, and our family is actively involved in Scouting, where our troop regularly volunteers with Village organizations. These experiences reinforce how important steady, community-focused leadership is to life in Bronxville.

Over the years, I've served in several governance roles in our community, including as treasurer for both a co-op and a condominium board, and in vestry and finance roles at our church, often during periods of limited resources, complex decisions, and differing viewpoints. As a community volunteer, board member, and businessman who has helped build global technology companies, I've learned that effective leadership isn't about slogans or quick wins. It's about listening carefully, asking hard questions, managing finances responsibly, and respecting process while remaining open to thoughtful change.

I've also lived in a single-family home, a co-op, and a condo in Bronxville, giving me a practical understanding of how Village decisions affect residents across neighborhoods and housing types.

As a Village Trustee, my focus would be on issues that directly affect daily life and the Village's long-term health. These issues include flood mitigation, downtown traffic management and cleanliness, and improving services while increasing transparency and containing costs as our community evolves. Issues such as school field lighting are not abstract; they require careful consideration, clear communication, and a balanced approach that respects both community needs and neighbors' quality of life.

I am running as an Independent because I believe Village government works best when it reflects shared local priorities, not party labels. This election, Bronxville will choose two Trustees to serve the upcoming term. Throughout my community service, I've worked constructively alongside people with different political views, and as Trustee, I am committed to working closely and productively with whoever is elected to serve our entire community.

Bronxville works best when it is governed locally, thoughtfully, and with respect for its traditions, institutions, and residents. I'm running to bring experience, judgment, and a collaborative, fiscally responsible approach to that work.

I would be honored to earn your support and to serve our community.

Respectfully,

Robert W. Deichert Jr.

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