Brasch says people can expect taxes to be kept down, safe streets, sustainability and a new intergenerational community center.

For the past eight years, Mayor Justin Brasch served as a city council member. Now, the White Plains resident of more than 20 years is at the helm of the city.

He calls it a "fulfilled dream."

"It feels terrific. I've been on the council for the last eight years, I've done a lot of stuff, and I really have a lot of stuff I want to do. so, I'm quite excited for this opportunity," said Brasch.

More than 500 people, including local and state elected dignitaries, attended the event at White Plains High School.

Since 2011, the mayor of White Plains was Thomas Roach.

This past election season, he did not run for mayor, and instead opted for county clerk.

Brasch says people can expect taxes to be kept down, safe streets, sustainability and a new intergenerational community center.

"I want to do more for affordable housing. Do more than anyone in the county on affordable housing. I'm working with the governor to actually get a lot more affordable housing at the gallery project."

He also announced new staff, including Karen Pasquale as the first-ever woman chief of staff, Joesph Castelli as the deputy commissioner of public safety, and Wade Hardy as the commissioner of public safety.