jared rodriguez
Jared lives in Downtown Sleepy Hollow with his family in a house built around 1905. He and his wife painstakingly renovated the house over 6 years. There they raise their young son and daughter. He chose Sleepy Hollow to raise a family for its walkable downtown, rail access, history, natural beauty, and its diverse people. In his role as Trustee, Jared actively promotes environmental and economic sustainability as well as improved downtown economic development and walkability. Jared believes Sleepy Hollow should host a vibrant downtown, full of bustling shops, restaurants and employment opportunities serving residents' needs.
Jared is the founder and principal of Emergent Urban Concepts, a planning, regulatory and policy, and development advisory firm. Combining his expertise across sectors, Jared has extensive experience leading policy and regulatory efforts for energy- and climate-related initiatives. Jared works with businesses, state and municipal governments, utilities, building owners, and other organizations on issues related to decarbonization, technology, urban planning, development finance and management, transportation and the local economy. In all his work, Jared develops effective approaches to complex problem solving, identifies appropriate solutions, prioritizes actions to help his clients meet challenging goals over time.
Jared holds a BS in Civil Engineering and Architectural Studies from Tufts University and an MS in Real Estate Development from New York University. He serves his community in his second term as Village Trustee and as a Commissioner of the Taconic Regional State Parks Commission. Jared is also Vice President of non-profit Garner Arts Center.
With a strong record of service and a forward-looking vision, Jared is eager to continue working for a sustainable, inclusive, and thriving Sleepy Hollow.
