About MARK
For those of you who I have not had the privilege of meeting, I would like to introduce myself. I am Mark Jaffe, and I am running for Mayor of Harrison. As your Mayor, I pledge to fight everyday to deliver services that you, the residents, want and need while keeping these services affordable.
Having been born and raised in Westchester, I attended Dobbs Ferry public schools, graduated SUNY Albany cum laude, and studied both business and public administration before graduating from Cardozo School of Law. Since 1990, together with my wife, Helana, we have raised our family near Quarry Heights in West Harrison.
Much of my life has been dedicated to public service, raising funds for local not-for-profits, and cutting wasteful government spending. After graduating college I started a successful business employing over one hundred people. I then went on to serve as Treasurer of the Manhattan Borough Economic Development Corp. Currently, I serve as the President & CEO of the Greater NY Chamber of Commerce - a membership group that represents over 30,000 business and civic leaders. Moreover, I founded the Chamber Legal Center where I advocate daily for local business across our state and serve as legal counsel to the New York Rx Card.
I’ve developed and promoted successful programs that are defining platforms of my campaign. Higher statewide minimum wage, effective job training programs, sensible gun control legislation, important funding for critical infrastructure, promoting affordable healthcare, equality for all, and responsible economic development have been the cornerstones of my career. I have over 20 years of experience working with local, city, state, and federal officials, and am a proven leader who gets things done.
My experience and background have prepared me to serve and I committed to taking a bi-partisan approach to woking for the betterment of all residents. If you are ready for a leader with common sense ideas who respects the ways our hard earned dollars are spent and is dedicated to improving our public safety, I am your candidate!
PUBLIC SAFETY
The number one priority of government is public safety.
Mark is committed to keeping our families and community safe. He believes in supporting the needs of our police, fire fighters, and emergency service personnel to keep Harrison one of the safest communities in Westchester County.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Mark knows the importance of transparency at all levels of government and business.
Mark has pledged to work with our business and elected leaders, establish better communication with residents, and encourage more public input on issues that impact Harrison.
With crime on the rise in our state and inflation continuing to increase, we need decisive leadership at the helm to keep Harrison strong.
JOBS
Mark is firm believer in the resilience of small business.
Having worked alongside business and industry leaders for over 30 years as President of the Greater NY Chamber of Commerce, Mark understands how to cut through the red tape of bureaucracy.
Mark will continue to be a fervent supporter of small business and the workers they employ especially during this critical time.