Mayor
The Mayor is the head of the Village Government and presides over all meetings of the Village Board. They are a voting member of the Village Board and represent the Village at all yearly civic events. The Mayor’s duties are to provide leadership, promote teamwork among Board and coordinate Board activities.
Michael Zagrobelny
Mayor Mike Zagrobelny was elected mayor in 2019. Mike and his family live on Brookview Dr. in the village. A native of East Aurora, NY, he has deep roots in Waddington as both his mother, father, and wife are Waddington natives.
Mike graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 1991 with a bachelor's degree in English and from Potsdam State College in 2000 with a master's in teaching English.
Mike taught middle school and high school English in both Virginia and New York including 13 years with Madrid Waddington Central School. Mike is currently a Labor Relations Specialist with the New York State United Teachers.
Mike considers Waddington to be the crown jewel of the St. Lawrence River and looks forward to working with the entire community to preserve and improve life in Waddington for everyone.