ISSUES
...continually evolving as we learn
Keep Cortlandt Safe
The primary duty of the Supervisor and the Board is to keep their community safe - physically, fiscally and environmentally
Physically Safe & Healthy
With crime rates rising nationally, we will take a good hard look at re-establishing a Cortlandt Police Department or at the very least, increasing police personnel
Work with County and State for immediate Safe Houses for Domestic Abuse victims
License plate reader
Street Lights where appropriate
Speed bumps where appropriate
Sidewalks where appropriate
Registry and Evacuation plan for seniors and disabled residents
Road Management Plan
Tree Management Plan
Addres rising homeless situation
Fiscally Safe & Healthy
forensic audit
website transparency
including SeeThroughNewYork button
2% cap
grant writing opportunites
balanced budget with budget meetings open to the public
Road Management plan
Study outsourcing vs in-house
Town Equipment Management Plan
Target wasteful spending
Environmentally Safe & Healthy
Decmissioning of Indain Point by Holtec
Maintain proper air/water/soil testing
Review of town owned properties regarding condition, toxicity, safety, use
Relocate Town yard from Verplanck and clean up that yard or rebuild a structure to protect equipment
Maintain our infrastructure
Recycling Program
Solar and sustainable where appropriate - no "community" solar farms
Review Staff levels
Keep Cortlandt Beautiful
Form community groups to create plans for their village/hamlet
Clean up and get rid of junk
Enforce code regarding property maintenance
Tree trimming plan
Maintain infrastructure
Stop dumping buildings in Verplanck
Maintain overgrowth
River front clean up
HPD
Signage
Review Staffing
Keep Cortlandt Happy, Healthy & Proud
Opt out of Marijuana Dispensaries
Programs and facilities for OUR residents going through substance abuse addictions
Community Gardens
Neighborhood playgrounds
Splash Pads
Celebrate successes
Utilize Channel 35 more, local news, student interns
Sports fields
Proper funding
Address rising homeless situation
Make Cortlandt Prosperous
We will promote smart and innovative development that does not overwhelm our communities.
Forensic Audit
Create community teams to plan for their part of the Town
Albany Post Road Corridor
Rte 9
Rte 6
Address specific community needs
Rental Registration and Inspection
Enforce Code
Study outsourcing vs in-house
Relationship with PILOTS
Return as much Town owned property to tax roll but maintain open space
Review Zoning - Zoning Audit
Expeditye In Rem properties
Make Town Hall People Friendly
As we walk around, one of the biggest complaints residents have are their encounters with the Town, whether just walking in for a question, waiting for promised documents, getting approvals without it taking months and costing a fortune or unfortunately being met with some unfriendly and uncooperative people at the Town too often.
Limit regulations
Create efficiencies
Streamline internal processes
Review staffing levels
Quality of Life Housing Preservation Development
set time that must be adhered to regarding permits and co's etc
Just Ask website button
Make Cortlandt Vibrant
We would love to see Cortlandt become a destination area that folks really talk about - it's beauty, it's hiking trails, it's charm, it's vibe, it's restaurants, it's waterfront, it's people.
The community events we have are just wonderful.
Let's Come together for more.
Picnics
Battle of the Villages
Spirit Weeks are not just for kids!
Trips
More activities/engagement with our seniors, vets, police officers and our firefighters.
Holiday Celebrations
Dances and Dinners