Croton-On-Hudson Appoints New Village Manager

CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY — The Croton-on-Hudson Village Board of Trustees appointed Bryan Healy replace Village Manager Janine King, who is retiring Aug. 9.

Healy, who is now her secretary, will take over the job.

King has been a longtime village employee. After a career in the private sector, she started in 1997 as a part-time records management assistant in the Village Manager’s office, and has served as the Assistant to the Village Manager, Assistant Village Manager and, since 2015, as Village Manager.

During her tenure, the Croton Point Avenue Traffic, Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Project and the improvements along the RiverWalk and Elliott Way have been completed, the Village has achieved silver status as a Climate Smart Community and the annual budget has remained tax-cap compliant every year, among other accomplishments.

King has seen the village through good times and bad, said Mayor Brian Pugh. "We are truly fortunate to have someone like Manager King overseeing the Village during the last year in particular."

Healy, 30, has worked for the village since February 2018.

"Mr. Healy has earned this opportunity and has the experience to ensure a smooth, seamless transition that will allow us to build on our past success and continue to deliver for the residents for the Village of Croton-on-Hudson," Pugh said.

Healy graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor’s in Political Science in 2013 and from Marist College with a Master’s in Public Administration in 2019. He currently lives in Hastings-on-Hudson.

"I want to thank the Mayor and Board of Trustees for selecting me to serve as the 5th Village Manager for Croton-on-Hudson,” he said. “It will be a true honor to manage the Village where I have had the good fortune to work for the past three years. I look forward to continuing to serve the Croton-on-Hudson community for years to come."

The village is looking for an assistant to the Village Manager. This will be a provisional appointment; the successful applicant will be required to take the Civil Service Exam and be reachable for appointment. Exam date to be announced.

The successful applicant must be able to work in a busy office environment and be interested in and capable of working on a variety of projects. He or she must be a self-starter and capable of working independently. Being proficient in social media and website management is required, as well as excellent quantitative, writing and communication skills. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and prepare reports for the Board of Trustees, act as liaison between the Village Manager and various municipal departments, as well as assist in preparation of the annual budget.

A bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s in Public Administration is preferred. Those with an interest in a career in local government are encouraged to apply. Salary negotiable.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume using the following online employment application. Applications are due by June 7, 2021.