Didden: 'It's Time to Work Together to Move our Village Forward'

After a contentious campaign, Bart Didden said Wednesday it's time to put the mayoral election behind and "work together to move our village forward with progress and a committment to a better future."

Didden, a Republican, will retain his seat on the Board of Trustees, where he and his allies have a majority vote over the three Democrats on the board.

"Let me reassure you that I will continue to work tirelessly on behalf of all the residents of Port Chester as your Trustee," Didden wrote in a brief statement sent Wednesday afternoon.

Didden's thanked his supporters and offered congratulations to Mayor Dennis Pilla, who in Tuesday's election.

"I'd like to thank all the voters who came out for me in yesterday's election. I am so grateful to all of you for the great honor of your support and for all you have done for me. I am deeply indebted to you.  I wish the outcome had been different but unfortunately, we fell short."

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