The annual conference, held in Albany, recognizes the great
work that is being done by local government leaders, as well as the creativity
and resilience of local governments from around the state.
“The Department of State is proud to work with these local
governments to implement new ideas and strategies that bring innovation and
reorganization to best serve their constituents,” said Secretary of State
Rosado. “The Local Government Innovation Conference demonstrates that when
counties, cities, towns and villages work together to better the lives of their
residents, results show growth and bright economic future for their
communities.”
The Trail Blazer Award recognizes local government pioneers
of innovative practices, leading the way and serving as models that implement
innovative projects, perceived by some as too difficult, and can provide a
blueprint for others to follow. The 2019 recipients are the Cities of
Schenectady, Amsterdam and Gloversville for their commitment to developing a
new shared regional code enforcement information platform, now christened the
Community Officials Data Exchange (CODE).
The Regional Impact Award recognizes local government
partners that continually develop projects having significant regional impact
within their region of the State. The 2019 recipient is Wyoming County and its
partner local governments in recognition of the significant scope of work they
have completed and are pursuing for shared and consolidated services.
The countywide impacts have been realized in:
•Highway maintenance
•Code enforcement
•Operations and management of water infrastructure
.D Berwanger, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of
Wyoming County said, “On behalf of the hard working men and women within
Wyoming County Government and the Towns and Villages within Wyoming County who
have been partnering for decades on shared services, we are pleased to be
recognized during the 5th Annual Local Government Innovation Conference with
the presentation of this year’s Regional Impact Award. Local government officials work hard every day
to provide Wyoming County communities with quality services at reasonable
prices, this award recognizes those efforts!!
Congratulations everyone!!”
