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District 19
Michael D. Paduch
Minority Leader, District 19
Representing the City of Middletown and the Town of Wallkill.
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 Community
- 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