WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From Westchester County Department of Communications. September 19, 2004: County Executive Andy Spano has recognized the local government expertise of Cheryl Winter Lewy, the  former mayor of Larchmont, by appointing her the chair of the Westchester County Planning Board. 

Spano said, “To guide the future of Westchester County, we need a Planning Board chair with first-hand knowledge of how a municipality works --  financially, physically and even politically. Cheryl served 10 years as mayor of Larchmont. She’s been on the Planning Board since last year and we’ve already benefited from her experience, energy and enthusiasm for public service. I’m confident that her leadership skills will serve the county well.” 

Planning Commissioner Jerry Mulligan also praised the selection, saying, “In the time she has been on the Planning Board, Cheryl has worked closely with staff and local officials on a number of land use, housing and environmental issues. We have all been impressed with her abilities, interpersonal skills and her insights into planning issues. Cheryl has already led the way for the board to focus on urban design issues through formation of a committee focusing on county design policies and standards, and the role of architectural, design and historic review boards.”