The Honorable Nancy Kaboolian

The Honorable Nancy Kaboolian has been a cornerstone of leadership in the Village of Ardsley since 2002. Mayor Kaboolian served on the Board of Architectural Review and the Zoning Board of Appeals before becoming a Trustee in 2012 and Deputy Mayor from 2014 to 2017. Since her election as Mayor in 2017, she has been reelected three times. As Mayor, she has championed civil and human rights for all, regardless of race, religion, immigration status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Mayor Kaboolian's legal career was focused on advocating for marginalized groups, representing shareholders and hourly employees in class action litigations, including cases against Walmart and home health care companies. Along with her role as Mayor, she remains an active executive board member of the Westchester Municipal Officials Association.

Under Mayor Kaboolian's leadership, Ardsley established the Multicultural, Diversity and Inclusion Committee in 2017, hosting numerous events to celebrate the Village's diverse community. From Pride to Diwali, Lunar New Year, Nowruz, Ramadan, and Basant to Juneteenth, Ardsley's residents have come together in joy, education, and advocacy. The Village has held numerous significant events, including a first-person discussion with a Holocaust survivor. In response to national calls for police reform after George Floyd’s murder, she initiated a comprehensive review of police policies and procedures. The Village has since implemented several reforms, including implicit bias training for all employees, diversifying the police force, and increasing transparency through monthly police blotter postings.

Most recently, the Village of Ardsley has welcomed asylum seekers to the Village, collaborating with community-based organizations, religious groups, and individuals to provide support and guidance for their resettlement. Her tenure as Mayor is marked by a commitment to fostering unity, promoting diversity, and ensuring that every resident can live free from fear and discrimination. For the past two years, Ardsley has been recognized by NICHE as one of the best places to live in the United States, and was named the #1 place to live in Westchester County this year.