Personal (Pedigree)

• Married 34 years to wife, Rose; 3 daughters, 1 grandson, Greyson Michael, 1 granddaughter, Harlo Mae Rose
• Union steamfitter, foreman, 40 years, Local 373; UA Training School (4 years)
• Graduated Goshen High School; Hudson Valley Community College

Business/Government Experience

• County Legislator (1998-present) 6th term; 21st year
• Former member, Town of Wallkill Planning Board (7 years)
• Ran for NYS Assembly in 2006; 
• Owns and operates 2 small businesses
• Real Property Manager-Owner

Community Involvement (Civic Boards, Veterans Associations)

• Former Member, Towns of Wallkill/Pine Bush Boys and Girls Clubs, Board of Directors
• Former Member, Towns of Wallkill/Pine Bush Boys and Girls Club Advisory Comm.
• Former Member, Regional Economic Community Action Program Board, Board of Directors
• Former Officer, Wallkill Citizens Coalition; Former Legislative Chairman, Pine Bush PTA
• Former Member, Crawford Historical Society; Town of Wallkill Little League Coach (15 years)

Political Affiliation

• Democrat, Member, Town of Wallkill Democratic Committee
• Endorsed by Democratic, Conservative, Independence and Working Families Parties
• Member, Executive Democratic Committee of Orange County

Important Issues

• Reducing taxes
• Reducing over-estimated expenses in County Budget
• Reduce spending by County departments
• Making government more transparent and accountable to taxpayers
• Ensuring fair and equitable contracts for County employees
• Protecting rights of seniors, veterans, volunteer organizations and taxpayers
• Making government work better with schools and businesses

County Roles (Chairs, Committees, Subcommittees, County Boards, Agencies)

• Minority Leader-Elected 2018
• Member, Ways and Means Committee
• Member, Rules, Enactments and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
• Member, Physical Services Committee
• First Democrat appointed as Chairman of a Committee
• Served 2 years as Chairman of Physical Services Committee
• Served 2 years as Chairman of Personnel and Compensation Committee
• Served 2 years as Chairman of Labor Relations Advisory Committee 
• Former member, Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee
• Former member, Personnel and Compensation Committee
• Former member, Health and Mental Health Committee
• Former member, Environmental Facilities Committee
• First Legislator appointed to serve on the Municipal Parks Program Board
• Special Committees:
  • Member, Labor Relations Advisory Committee