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Town supervisor announces he will not seek re-election
By Hilary Hawke
NEW BALTIMORE — New Baltimore Town Supervisor David Louis has announced his decision not to seek re-election in November.
Louis invited a group of his closest supporters to join him and his wife, Diane, for refreshments as he made “an announcement about my plans involving public service in New Baltimore” at the Cornell Hook and Ladder firehouse.
Louis, who is finishing his second consecutive four-year term, said that while he's been pondering the matter for several months, it wasn't until the past few weeks that he made his decision.
Louis said he wanted to announce his plans earlier enough in the year to give those interested in running for the office an opportunity to announce their candidacy.
Louis served an earlier term of office as New Baltimore supervisor from 1990-1993.
At the end of 1993, the demands of a growing family inspired him to step out of the political spotlight for a time.
Louis has spent several decades working for the New York State Assembly and for the past nine years he has been the organization's Director of Finance.
Raised in Hastings-on-Hudson, he earned a BA in Accounting and an MA in business at SUNY Albany.
He and his wife Diane, who currently works as the Office Director for Brooklyn Assemblywoman Joan Millman, settled in New Baltimore to raise their family, attracted by the rural setting and commuting distance of Albany.
Their two children are both in college. Andrew is working on a graduate degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis on film at American University in Washington, D.C.
Sarah is just finishing her first year at Bard College.
Asked what he was most proud of during his tenure as town supervisor, Louis cited the updated Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Rules passed into law in 2008.
“It will help preserve the rural character of new Baltimore life and serve as a road map into the future,” Louis said.
He cited setting up the New Baltimore paramedic service under his administration as another achievement.
He is also pleased with the town's financial standing.
“When I assumed office, in 2002, there were no financial reserves,” he said. “Over the years we've kept tax increases at a minimum while building up our reserves.”
When asked about his plans, Louis said he would like to explore and expand his mediation practice.
For the past few years, he has volunteered at Common Ground and Mediation Matters, organizations focused on providing help to individuals involved in disputes ranging from workplace conflicts, custody fights, small claims cases, family disputes and divorce settlements.
Louis said he became interested in the field because “the courts are overburdened and we can resolve many of these cases without judicial interference.”
Louis considers Mediation resolution a much-needed alternative to the legal system.
Louis has been an invaluable asset to New Baltimore, working to better the community not only for his 11 years as town supervisor but also during his decades as a town resident.
“Over the next 7 1/2 months, through my last day of office on December 31st, I pledge to work as diligently as ever to serve our town.”
By Hilary Hawke
NEW BALTIMORE — New Baltimore Town Supervisor David Louis has announced his decision not to seek re-election in November.
Louis invited a group of his closest supporters to join him and his wife, Diane, for refreshments as he made “an announcement about my plans involving public service in New Baltimore” at the Cornell Hook and Ladder firehouse.
Louis, who is finishing his second consecutive four-year term, said that while he's been pondering the matter for several months, it wasn't until the past few weeks that he made his decision.
Louis said he wanted to announce his plans earlier enough in the year to give those interested in running for the office an opportunity to announce their candidacy.
Louis served an earlier term of office as New Baltimore supervisor from 1990-1993.
At the end of 1993, the demands of a growing family inspired him to step out of the political spotlight for a time.
Louis has spent several decades working for the New York State Assembly and for the past nine years he has been the organization's Director of Finance.
Raised in Hastings-on-Hudson, he earned a BA in Accounting and an MA in business at SUNY Albany.
He and his wife Diane, who currently works as the Office Director for Brooklyn Assemblywoman Joan Millman, settled in New Baltimore to raise their family, attracted by the rural setting and commuting distance of Albany.
Their two children are both in college. Andrew is working on a graduate degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis on film at American University in Washington, D.C.
Sarah is just finishing her first year at Bard College.
Asked what he was most proud of during his tenure as town supervisor, Louis cited the updated Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Rules passed into law in 2008.
“It will help preserve the rural character of new Baltimore life and serve as a road map into the future,” Louis said.
He cited setting up the New Baltimore paramedic service under his administration as another achievement.
He is also pleased with the town's financial standing.
“When I assumed office, in 2002, there were no financial reserves,” he said. “Over the years we've kept tax increases at a minimum while building up our reserves.”
When asked about his plans, Louis said he would like to explore and expand his mediation practice.
For the past few years, he has volunteered at Common Ground and Mediation Matters, organizations focused on providing help to individuals involved in disputes ranging from workplace conflicts, custody fights, small claims cases, family disputes and divorce settlements.
Louis said he became interested in the field because “the courts are overburdened and we can resolve many of these cases without judicial interference.”
Louis considers Mediation resolution a much-needed alternative to the legal system.
Louis has been an invaluable asset to New Baltimore, working to better the community not only for his 11 years as town supervisor but also during his decades as a town resident.
“Over the next 7 1/2 months, through my last day of office on December 31st, I pledge to work as diligently as ever to serve our town.”
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