The past sixteen months have the been the busiest, most gratifying time of my life. Again, my position as mayor has allowed me the priviledge of serving the community I love. I’ve spent every working hour trying to ensure that the goals outlined in our comprehensive plan, the voice of the majority of residents in our community, have been implemented. To that end, revitalization of vacant, industrial buildings had been identified as key to achieving our aspirations.
We had been fortunate early on in my administration to land the interest of well-qualified developers for both the Chalmers and Esquire sites. These were tremendously exciting prospects, as the City has been in a steady decline for decades.
We now face a crisis with far-reaching consequences. These projects may be at risk because of politics or personal agendas. Our reputation in the region and the future are too important to buckle to these interests.
Our Council needs to hear from its constitiuents in support of these efforts, so that they make balanced decisions in our regard. Please see the list of council members below and make your concerns known one-on-one. Call your ward alderman, or call all five, but please call.
Voice your opinion and if you don’t get through, leave a message.
COMMON COUNCIL MEMBERS
First Ward: Joseph Isabel
843-5185 P.O. Box 581, 26 Yale Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Second Ward: Daniel V. Roth
542-0723 7 Creekway, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Third Ward: Kim Brumley
843-4311 75 Evelyn Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Fourth Ward: William Wills
843-4660 17 Catherine St., Amsterdam, NY 12010
Fifth Ward: Richard Leggiero
843-0808 101 Florida Ave.,Amsterdam, NY 12010