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District 15
Joseph J. Minuta, R A
District 15
845-545-3983
Representing the Town of New Windsor.
Personal (Pedigree)
- Son of Vincent & Jean Minuta
- First Generation son of a U.S. Citizen, 11th on mother's side
- Devoted father, brother and uncle
- Born and raised in New Windsor
- Registered Architect in 49 U.S. states, D.C. & Canada
- Bachelor of Architecture, Pratt Institute, with Honors - NYC & Italy
- Associates Degree in Applied Science Architectural Science, SUNY Orange
- Graduate, Newburgh Free Academy
- New York State Building Codes Collection Certified
- PADI Scuba Certified
- NCARB Certified
Business/Government Experience
- Owner/Operator of Minuta Architecture, PLLC since 2001 (voted best firm in 2017)
- Work published nationally
- Member, Town of New Windsor Republican Committee
- Former Member, Board of Education, Newburgh Enlarged City School District
- Former Chairman, Finance Committee, Member, Buildings and Grounds Committee, Newburgh Enlarged City School District (2016-2018)
- Former Member. School Capital Planning Improvement Bond
- Former President and Director, Fortune 100 Subsidiary
- Former Member, Tax Grievance Board, Town of New Windsor
- Former Member, Planning Board, Town of New Windsor
- Former Member, Zoning Board, Town of New Windsor
- Former Member Orange County Water Authority
- Former Adjunct Professor, SUNY Orange & Mount St. Mary College
- Former R.A. Member, Architectural Review Committee, City of Newburgh
Community Involvement (Civic Boards, Veterans Associations)
- Member, Orange County Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Orange County Partnership
- National Member, UNICO
- Former Officer, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #247 Newburgh
- Former Member, New York State Council on the Arts
- Former Member, Lions Club International
- Former Chairman, Elant Foundation
- Former Member, Elant Inc. (Signature Award Recipient)
- Former Member, Nora Cronin Presentation Academy
- Volunteer, Disabled American Veterans, New Windsor (Peterkin Award Recipient)
- Volunteer, Lourdes Catholic High School
- Volunteer, Sacred Heart School and Church
- Supporter/Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity of greater Newburgh
- Supporter/Volunteer, Independent Living of Newburgh
- Mentor for High School Students
Political Affiliation
- Republican
- Independence
- Conservative
Important Issues
- Health, Safety and Welfare of the public
- Taxes - zero increase or decrease if possible while maintaining quality services
- Economic development and quality of life in Orange County
- Fiscal responsibility
- Proper and responsible capital improvements and maintenance planning
- Education
County Roles (Chairs, Committees, Subcommittees, County Boards, Agencies)
- Chairperson, Education and Economic Development Committee
- Member, Personnel and Compensation Committee
- Member, Physical Services Committee
- Former Member, Ways and Means Committee
Special Committees:
- Chairperson, Green Committee
- Member, Orange County Economic Development and Gaming Committee
- Former Chairperson, Orange County Economic Development and Gaming Committee