With the local political season upon us, it is with a heavy
heart that I have decided not to seek re-election as a District IV County
Legislator. I am proud to have been part
of the Legislature that helped take the County government from operating with a
deficit to operating with an ample fund balance. During my tenure there have been several big
ticket items that were addressed. Some
of these items were mandated and some were optional. Some of these items I have supported and some
I have not.
As soon as I took office the County was advised by New York
State that we had to address our court house situation. While the State wanted a new court house
constructed, the Legislature found a more economical way to satisfy the mandate
by building an addition onto the existing facility. There have been upgrades made to emergency
communications and the introduction of a countywide high speed broadband
project, both largely funded with grant money.
We have made cost savings decisions and adjustments regarding the
various types of insurance policies and plans the County holds. Financially, the county is in much better
place than it was 12 years ago but there is still work to be done. I feel it is time for another civic minded
individual to lend their talents to managing the operations of County
government.
I have enjoyed working with fellow legislators, County
department heads and employees. It has
been an honor serving the residents of Andover and Wellsville for the past 12
years.
