Samantha J. Merton
Democratic · NY · Village Trustee, Village of Hastings-on-Hudson
First-term Hastings-on-Hudson village trustee who served 13 years on the village Parks and Recreation Commission and works as a professional sensory panelist, with Harvard and Columbia degrees. Her stated priorities are rezoning in line with the village plan and more housing supply.
Where Samantha J. Merton stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Voted for a Hastings resolution opposing the Project Maple and Constitution gas pipeline projects. The village board passed it unanimously.
March 18, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: thehudsonindependent.com
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support
Voted for a Hastings resolution calling for an independent investigation and reform of ICE and Border Patrol tactics. The village board passed it unanimously.
February 3, 2026Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: thehudsonindependent.com
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Gave state transportation officials detailed concerns about how Main Street would meet a planned Route 9 roundabout in Hastings.
June 5, 2025
Source: thehudsonindependent.com
Past race Samantha J. Merton ran in:
- Hastings-on-Hudson Village Trustee · November 3, 2026 · Hastings-on-Hudson village, New York · incumbent