Hastings Democratic Committee
VOTE DEMOCRATIC
Trustee Morgen Fleisig
A Village Trustee since 2019, Morgen Fleisig approaches each issue with the core principle that we should leave the world better than we found it. Exemplifying this approach was his work with New York State to see that the reconstructed Ravensdale Bridge would become an appealing gateway for the Village, with upgraded architectural details, landscaping, and restored access to the South County Trailway. Other projects include co-leading the Village's James Street traffic study, serving as liaison to Westchester County for the Farragut Avenue redesign, and various local zoning revisions. Morgen seeks smart growth solutions that maintain Hastings' local character, and is committed to ensuring that the Police, Fire, and all Village departments have the tools and support they need to succeed.
Morgen is passionate about the Hastings waterfront and its potential. Prior to joining the Village Board, Morgen served on the Waterfront Rezoning Committee and helped craft the plan to achieve consensus in this on-going effort.
Raised in Upstate New York and Washington, DC, Morgen moved to Hastings with his wife, Margie, in 2014. He has practiced architecture for nearly 30 years, designing homes, office towers, hospitals and museums. He enjoys collaborating with experts and craftsmen from all fields, and recently completed an ambitious project with a large multidisciplinary team at WarnerMedia’s headquarters as part of the extensive Hudson Yards revitalization project.
Morgen earned his bachelor’s degree from Columbia College, and master’s degrees from the Harvard Graduate School of Design and New York University.
Trustee Samantha Merton
Currently in her first term on the Village Board, Samantha Merton previously served on the Parks and Recreation Commission for 13 years; the Comprehensive Plan/Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Committee for two years; and the board of the Hastings Education Foundation for 8 years, including two years as President.
Samantha is a Graduate Admissions Counselor and Sensory Panelist (professional taster). With longtime family ties in the Village, Samantha and her husband, Brett, have enjoyed raising their three daughters in Hastings since 2001.
Samantha holds an AB in Economics from Harvard University, and an MA in Statistics and MBA from Columbia University.