Our Accomplishments

Wappinger GOP Committee

Accomplishments

Delivering Results for Our Town

Protecting Taxpayers • Investing in Our Community • Preserving Our Quality of Life


Fiscal Responsibility & Smart Government

  • Lowered town tax rates in 2022 and 2023 and kept increases below New York State’s 2% tax cap in 2024 and 2025—all while maintaining essential town services.
  • Expanded shared services with neighboring towns to reduce costs and deliver greater value to taxpayers.
  • Purchased a roll-off truck for the Recycling Center and Sign Shop, allowing more work to be completed in-house, reducing expenses, and creating opportunities for additional revenue.
  • Installed Wi-Fi at Robinson Lane, helping attract tournaments to the complex and generate additional economic activity.
  • Upgraded the chapel at Carnwath, positioning this historic town asset as a potential new revenue source.


Protecting Open Space & Quality of Life

  • Acquired the 326-acre Cranberry Hills property, preserving significant open space from future development and protecting the community’s quality of life.
  • Updated the Town’s Zoning Map to strengthen protections against overdevelopment.
  • Advanced an update to the town's comprehensive plan to guide responsible, thoughtful future growth.
  • Addressed several longstanding property-maintenance issues and neighborhood eyesores, improving surrounding properties and residents’ quality of life.


Investing in Roads & Critical Infrastructure

  • Delivered an aggressive road-paving program:
  • 6.5 miles paved in 2021
  • 7.1 miles in 2022
  • 6.2 miles in 2023
  • 6.3 miles in 2024
  • 5.6 miles in 2025
  • Completed Phase I of the Highway Garage, adding a brand-new garage to the facility.
  • Launched Phase II of the Highway Garage project, including an additional garage and salt-bay washer.
  • Advanced urgently needed engineering improvements for the Wildwood, Mid Point/Royal Ridge, and Fleetwood sewer treatment systems.
  • Installed new docks at Chelsea to improve public