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, I am the Democratic, Liberal, and Green Party Candidate for the Office of Receiver Taxes in the town of Clarkstown. This position requires a total commitment to public service as well as expertise in government finances. I have spent my entire adult life devoted to public service and municipal financial management. After graduating from SUNY Albany in 1983, I served as a United States Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya. I had a burning passion to get things done. Not only did I teach English at a Boys Secondary School, but I also helped make possible the development and construction of a village water purification system. I raised the necessary funds with a grant from the Agency for International Development. But I did more than just fill out forms and applications. I was out there on the construction site, pouring cement and hammering 2 by 4s along side my Kenyan friends. I had no previous construction or engineering experience, but I knew this was a very important step; the people needed access to clean water. We had to stop the spread of water borne diseases. My two years as a Peace Corps volunteer taught me the value of learning by doing, and how rewarding it can be to jump right in when problems need solving. Even as I left Africa and traveled throughout Asia, I knew I wanted to continue my work in the public sector. Returning home to New York I took financial accounting classes at Baruch College, and then joined the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation as a Budget Analyst. Once again I found myself in a situation of learning by doing. I worked hard and loved every minute of it, and over the years was promoted up the ranks to Budget Director where I administered a staff of 25 analysts and was responsible for managing a budget of $190 million dollars. Overseeing the budget for an agency of over 4000 full time employees and 2500 seasonal staff during those years at the Parks Department were tough ones for me, as budget cuts were hard and deep. Developing ways of doing more with less became our mantra! I left the Parks Department for an even tougher responsibility - the birth of my son Mark! Seeking the best life possible we moved here to Clarkstown. But I couldn't stay out of public service for long. When Mark was enrolled in a cooperative nursery school, I was recruited to serve on the Board of Directors. I served fours years as Treasurer and Fundraising Chair. In keeping with my passion for public service, I also became a Democratic Committee person, worked on political campaigns and was elected Corresponding Secretary of the Clarkstown Executive Committee. Working as President of the Rockland Civic Association, we explore county- wide issues like the proposed power plants in the Torne Valley of Ramapo and the Tappan Zee Bridge in Orangetown as well as working to preserve Open Space. I sit on the Open Space Committee here in Clarkstown, and am the Treasurer for the New City Elementary School Family Resource Center. I have just finished a two- year term on the District-wide Decision Making Team for the Clarkstown School District. I believe I would be an asset to the Democratic ticket. I have the professional and civic experience to help bring this party to victory in November. I know I will assume the position of Receiver of Taxes with the enthusiasm, dedication, and expertise required to serve the people of Clarkstown. The Democrats are the B team and if you're upset about that, let me tell you that Row B means we are BETTER, BRIGHTER, AND WE MEAN BUSINESS. I want to be part of the team that goes all the way!
Copyright © 2001 J. Hannes, All Rights Reserved.
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