![]() Property taxes, not weather, are driving so many people from upstate New York to the Carolinas and Florida.” Most underutilized resource? “The phenomenal business corridors that run through town, Route 299 and Route 9W. ![]() When posed a question about what resource he believes to be threatened in the town, Walker said, “a tax base that makes middle-class home ownership affordable. More importantly, I would go to work and give my all to whatever liaison position I might be in.” In Walker’s estimation, among the top challenges facing the town right now are “increasing the tax base while minimizing the impact on school population” and “replacing critical (town) employees who have recently departed.” He said that he feels it is imperative to “ensure that we have the best people working on the town’s behalf, whether it is in replacing the superb employees who have decided to move on or to our critical planning, zoning and economic development boards and committees.”Īsked what liaison positions he felt might best suit his strengths if elected, Walker felt it was “a bit presumptuous to claim a liaison position at this point,” saying that as a newcomer on the board, he would “expect to fill in where needed. He said that he “looks forward to bringing this experience to the board on behalf of the taxpayers.” In terms of budgetary experience, he referred to spending the past “eleven years working hard on a business board of directors that reports to 6,000 voting constituents.” He said that this board oversees a budget of approximately $11 to $12 million annually, which he believes is equivalent to the “Town of Lloyd consolidated budget,” including water and sewer districts. Walker is also in the radio business and started Highland’s WRWD. The multigenerational Lloyd apple farmer also noted that he has “a long history of business success expanding and diversifying the family farm,” which has been in operation since 1889. As for Fraino, who had already stepped forward as a candidate, Walker said that he was “blown away by his history of community service and was inspired to run and support these spectacular candidates.” Paladino’s “eight years on the town council, his business experience and his vision for the town is what I want to support,” said Walker. ![]() All four candidates were interviewed by the New Paltz Times to see where they stand on various issues and concerns that impact the quality of life for Highland residents.īud Walker, a local farmer who was born and raised in Lloyd, said that he decided to run for office because he “feels strongly that Jeffrey Paladino needs to be our next supervisor.” Walker said that both Paladino and Fraino inspired him to join their slate. Democratic incumbents Mike Guerriero and Joe Mazzetti are being challenged by Republicans Bud Walker and John Fraino. ![]() There is no lack of local candidates vying for a seat on the Lloyd Town Board.
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