Cornwall’s historic downtowns, neighborhoods, outstanding schools, small businesses, and natural beauty make this a wonderful community to call home. It’s why my wife and I started our family here. As Town Supervisor, my priority has been protecting what makes Cornwall special while investing in a stronger, more affordable, and financially sustainable future.

I’m running on a record of results and a clear vision for Cornwall’s future. Over the past five years, we’ve made significant progress together.

Our administration secured more than $18 million in state and federal grants to improve infrastructure, strengthen public services, revitalize downtowns, and enhance parks and recreation. That includes $4.5 million through NY Forward supporting seven projects focused on historic preservation, small businesses, and downtown revitalization.

Our vision is a thriving Main Street filled with independent shops, restaurants, and businesses, complemented by historic buildings and welcoming public spaces. We must encourage reinvestment in properties, improve walkability, and attract new businesses that strengthen our small-town character.

Responsible development is important. This year, we adopted a new long term comprehensive plan that protects single-family neighborhoods, farmland, historic resources, and open space while recommending policies to prohibit massive warehouses and data centers.

Growth should benefit Cornwall, not fundamentally change what makes it unique.

And we cannot be afraid to confront our financial challenges. Residential taxpayers carry too much of the burden of funding local government. Expanding our commercial tax base through appropriate development, growing new revenue sources, supporting local businesses, securing state and federal capital grants, and improving government efficiency are essential to long-term tax and financial stability.

Our administration is committed to sustainable multi-year budgeting and responsible investments, without passing unnecessary costs to future generations.

We’re also focused on housing affordability. Right now, too many young people who grew up here cannot afford to return, while longtime residents struggle to find opportunities to downsize. We support appropriately scaled starter homes, senior housing, and limited mixed-use development where infrastructure already exists, while preserving Cornwall’s predominantly single-family character.

Transportation matters, too. We’ve championed studying the restoration of West Shore passenger rail service and advocated for improved commuter connections, safer roads, and pedestrian infrastructure.

Outstanding schools remain central to Cornwall’s future. Although independently governed, our school district and Town should collaborate on planning, shared services, and infrastructure to protect educational quality, taxpayers and our students.

The decisions we make today will shape Cornwall for generations. We must ensure young families can build a life here, seniors can afford to retire, and businesses can prosper.

This election is about building on our progress. We’ve delivered historic investments, strengthened essential services, and laid the groundwork for a brighter future. But our work isn’t finished.

We don’t have to choose between preserving Cornwall’s character and planning for its future. We can – and must – do both.

On November 3rd, I’m asking for your vote and continued trust. Let’s finish what we’ve started, keep Cornwall moving forward, and build an even stronger community for the next generation.