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District 5
Katherine E. Bonelli
Chairwoman of the Orange County Legislature, District 5
Representing the Towns of Blooming Grove, Woodbury, Palm Tree and Monroe and the Villages of South Blooming Grove, Kiryas Joel and Woodbury.
Personal (Pedigree)
- Resident of Blooming Grove since 1978
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology
- Married to Joseph with one daughter and one granddaughter
Business/Government Experience
- Town of Blooming Grove Supervisor 1992-2001
- Former Director, Orange County Republican Committee
Community Involvement (Civic Boards, Veterans Associations)
- Former Member Board of Governors, Access for Living, Inc.
- President, Orange County Federation of Republican Women
- Chairperson, Blooming Grove Republican Committee
Political Affiliation
- Republican
- Conservative
- Independence
Important Issues
- Economy - affordable tax rate and sustainable economic development
- Public Safety
- Water and Sewer Issues particularly in Southern Orange County
County Roles (Chairs, Committees, Subcommittees, County Boards, Agencies)
- Chairwoman of the Orange County Legislature, 2021 to present
- Majority Leader, 2018-2021
- Rules, Enactments and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, Chairperson 2015-2017, Member 2012-2014, 2018-2020
- Physical Services Committee, Chairperson 2014, Member 2010-2013, 2015-2021
- Ways and Means Committee, 2014-2021
- Human Services Committee, Chairperson, 2010-2012, Member 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018
- Education and Economic Development, 2010, 2011 and 2013
Special Committees:
- Member, Orange County Sewer District No. 1 Advisory Committee
- Former Member, Economic Development and Gaming Committee
County Boards:
- Former Member, Community Development Advisory Committee