The taxpayer first and foremost
I will be your Voice on the Town Board. Make Putnam Valley
GREAT Again!
Email:patty10579@gmail.com
MY Platform-tHE TAXPAYER FIRST AND FOREMOST
TAXES AND SPENDING:
Putnam Valley is one of the most beautiful Towns in the Hudson Valley. It used to be one of the most affordable. What happened?
The answer is simple: for too long there has not been ONE Board member who has advocated for the hard working residents of our Town. On November 7th one of the most important Elections in our Town's history will be held- an Election that will help determine whether or not Putnam Valley will remain even somewhat affordable for our young people, retirees and seniors.
Nothing is being done to try and cut costs, consolidate services, or bring in new sources of revenue to relieve our burden.
Instead, they rubber stamp every budget increase, every expenditure, every project with no thought about how we will pay for it.
No one mentions the fact that we have no commercial tax base and that our property taxes are, for the most part, paid by several thousand residential homeowners.
Folks, the hard truth is that this kind of spending is simply NOT SUSTAINABLE. The Town cannot print money. It can only keep taxing us. Where will it end?
Here are a few things that are on their grandiose agenda. Keep in mind that we are talking about millions of dollars.
* New Firehouse- estimated at $12- 15 million including the $2 million cleanup. New town hall to be constructed at the current firehouse.
* Reconstruction of current town hall to make into another municipal building.* Upgrades to CYO Camp we just purchased* New Sheriff's station to be created at the current Parks & Rec building
As it stands now, I am the ONLY candidate who is concerned about where our taxes are headed. Those of you who know me, know that I have been a taxpayer advocate for our Town for over 30 years. I fought to abolish the former Police Department which has saved us millions of dollars. I worked hard to get the rec center and other issues on the ballot so we could vote on them. I have never been afraid to stand up for what I believe in.
Being a volunteer only gets you so far. I need to be on the Board so that WE can have a vote and can't be shut down when there is controversy and excess. If I am elected, I will hit the ground running because I already know the issues. My opponents won't even admit there are problems- how can they solve them?
Folks, you don't have to be a fortune teller to know what the future of our Town is if we stay on the current path of unchecked spending and taxation. I don't want to be forced from my home and the Town where I grew up and neither do you. But unless something is done NOW, there are a lot of people who will be packing their bags and heading out.
What's really frustrating is that we do have options when it comes to dealing with the needs of our Town. There are millions of dollars available from the State and Federal Government for infrastructure, water, sewers, recreation, you name it. Example: Peekskill just got $10 million dollars for their Downtown business district. Why is it that we can't even get one million to help with Lake Peekskill's water and septic problems? What is wrong with this picture?
The problem is that our Town Board members have no imagination or sense of urgency when it comes to spending money. It is so much easier to just hand the bill to the Taxpayers and forget about it!
If you want to change the way things are being done in this Town, if you want someone who's not afraid to stand up to the special interests, the VOTE FOR ME on November 7th.
** IF YOU REALLY WANT TO GET ME ELECTED, PLEASE CAST JUST ONE VOTE FOR PATTY VILLANOVA. ("BULLET VOTING") I only have one line on the ballot and need every single vote.
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When my parents came here in 1955, they were able to buy a house for less than $7000. Back then there was no town water, no sewers, no public transportation or other services and no commercial tax base.
Fast forward to today and there's still no town water or sewers, no public transportation, etc. and $7000 won't even pay the taxes for one year on that same house. Ask yourself, what's wrong with this picture?
Putnam Valley is quickly becoming unaffordable for many of us, especially seniors, retirees and even young people who would like to live in the town where they grew up.
Since we have no real commercial or business tax base, the entire burden rests on the shoulders of residential property owners. The current situation is simply unsustainable! We cannot keep going on like this without consequences.
At some point we have to get real and start cutting spending wherever possible. A "tax cap" should not mean an automatic budget increase every year.
I am the only candidate running for Town Board who acknowledges that we have financial issues. My opponents won't even admit there are problems, let alone come up with solutions. If I am elected, my full focus will be on my fiduciary responsibility to the taxpayers. I know how to get things done and how to run a business. Let me be your voice on the town board.
MAKE PUTNAM VALLEY AFFORDABLE AGAIN
In addition to cutting spending, I believe that there are other, creative ways we can deal with our financial problems. For example, the City of Peekskill just received $10 Million Dollars for improvements to their Downtown. Why can't Putnam Valley get grants and funding for vitally needed infrastructure in Lake Peekskill? The water and septic systems in that Community desperately need to be upgraded and it's about time that sewer lines were installed around the lake. There are literally millions of dollars available from the State and Federal Government for these improvements, yet no one on the Board seems to be able to figure out how to do what it takes to get the money. Keep in mind that we pay some of the highest taxes in NY State. We are certainly entitled to receive some benefit for our money.
GET INVOLVED
Although I will be on the REPUBLICAN line I was not endorsed by that party. I can use all the help I can get!
Putting out flyers, word-of-mouth, and donating are all ways of helping me to get elected. Please call me or drop me a line at patty10579@gmail- anytime. I need your input. Let me know what issues are important to you. Thanks!
About Us
Patty Villanova
Patty Villanova
Patty Villanova
Lifelong resident of Putnam Valley. Taxpayer advocate. Nature lover.
Patty Villanova
Patty Villanova
We have some of the most beautiful lakes in New York State. Let's make sure they stay that way.
Patty Villanova
Putnam Valley's ever changing landscapes are part of what makes our town so special.
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