For many years, I have attempted to issue warnings, provide insight and disseminate information related to the expansion of green energy, such as how its financed, shifting regulations in New York and how your money is used in these expansion efforts. The crescendo of the green energy push was the passage of the Climate Leadership …
The Clifton Park Revenge Tour-Everything you expected and More
My post as we entered the new year provided everybody what we might expect in Clifton Park with the Revenge Tour in Clifton Park. It was easy to know what to expect considering the same people that were involved in creating chaos in town government a few years ago in a Coup attempt to take …
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Never a Good Time
We all arrive at a time when we reach inflection points in life and important decisions need to be made based on family, future aspirations and the career we have built. When we reach these critical watershed moments its never easy, but carefully considering all elements of the current situation leads us in a new …
Saratoga County- What can Taxpayers Expect
Saratoga County had another very successful year in 2025. We have continued to attack challenging matters with thoughtful, informed strategies always seeking long term solutions that provide visibility on saving taxpayer money. Building a foundation of entities that serve many communities through shared services agreements have positioned Saratoga County to excel for decades into the …
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Revenge Tour in Clifton Park
If at first you don't succeed, in wasting hundreds of thousands in taxpayer dollars, intimidating employees to join your kabal, experience multiple sudden resignations by elected officials and numerous false narratives being directed toward colleagues in Town Hall, try, try again. The 2025 local elections across Counties and municipalities in New York were very disappointing …
Why local elections matter
Early voting is well under way this election season. Voters throughout the state will decide on their future leaders and in turn the direction of their municipality. Local elections are increasingly more important as you vote for the government closest to you. The daily saga of politics in Albany and Washington will always be there …
Saratoga County Water- Have it Your Way
The County Water System continues to grow and provide an affordable complementary source of water for many communities. Supervisor Ray Callanan of Ballston and I were members of the Saratoga County Water Committee in the early 2000s. Supervisor Callanan served as Chairman of the committee. At that time, I was a newly elected Supervisor working …
The RISE and Possible Fall of a Saratoga Homeless Shelter
A recent move by the organization RISE has created a great deal of discussion about the topic of serving the homeless in Saratoga Springs. RISE operates a Low Barrier homeless shelter that may meet the definition of a Wet Shelter on Adelphi Street in the City. A Low Barrier Shelter has a focus on accessibility …
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NYS DOT Project in RT 146 Corridor
A few years ago, working with NYS DOT, grant funds were secured to assist DOT's efforts to study options for road improvements in the RT 146 Corridor near Exit 9. After an in depth review by DOT engineers, the final plan has been approved and DOT is moving forward with the project in the Spring. …
Why is Saratoga County buying property for programs to serve the homeless?
The Code Blue program became a mandate for all Counties in New York in 2016 when then Governor Cuomo signed an Executive Order requiring temporary housing for homeless people when temperatures begin to turn cold. Generally, the Cold Blue season runs from October to April annually. The County has partnered with Shelters of Saratoga to …
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Clifton Park and Beyond 