As I come to the end of my first year in office I’ve had a chance to
reflect on what we have accomplished and how much is still left to do.
I’m writing an Annual Report to the residents of East Greenbush that
should be available at the 2017 Organizational Meeting on January 3rd. The report will also be available on this website.
When Tina Tierney, Tom Grant and I made the decision to run for
office without the support or endorsement of any of the existing
political parties, we were told that we were on a fool’s errand, and
that no one could win by ignoring the political professionals and
speaking directly to the residents about the kind of change we needed.
We’ve worked hard to live up to the trust placed in us, and I think we
have had a successful first year. Thanks to Tina, Tom, Deb DiMartino
and Mary Ann Matters for their substantial efforts this year. Board
meetings have been civil and productive, the blogs are relatively quiet,
and the focus has remained on the important business of the Town.
For my part, I have worked hard and tried to be clear in
communicating the reasons for the things we have done. My job is made
easy by the dedication and professionalism of the men and women who work
for the Town of East Greenbush. We have the best police department in
the Capital Region. Our DPW workers brave the elements and face
dangerous challenges every day. They’re the unsung heroes in our
delivery of essential services. The people who work in Town Hall have
brought a level of skill to their tasks far beyond anything I could have
hoped for when I took office. Special thanks to Lisa O’Brien, my
administrative assistant, who deals with staff and the public with a
friendly professional demeanor that makes me look better than I deserve.
I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hannukah. Thank
you for placing your trust in me. I will continue to work hard every
day to represent you in a way that reflects well on this beautiful town
of ours.
