Saratoga Democrats
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Want to Volunteer? We have so many ways you can help
Walk and knock on doors
Distribute Campaign Material
Phone Banking
Have a sign in front of your home
Contact Paul via email pfxmurphy@gmail.com
Fix Our Town Town Finances
We should get our money's worth for the taxes that we pay
A 2022 audit by the New York State Comptroller found that the Town government "did not adopt realistic budgets or effectively manage fund balances," resulting in excessive, unproductive surplus funds
The Town has wasted tens of thousands of dollars fighting (and losing) lawsuits brought by Town citizens due to reckless overdevelopment
Invest in Our Villages
Stop wasting resources on the the failed Route 29 corridor development plan, which has create unwanted noise and traffic for residents
Start investing in Schuylerville & Victory to grow our local economy, create jobs, and diversify the tax base to reduce residential property taxes
Partner with New York State Democrats to secure NY Forward funding for critical infrastructure opportunities:
Community Center at Fort Hardy Park
Ferry Street Events Barn
Restoration of Olde Canalway
Downtown Building Facade Restoration and Refurbishment
Protect Our Beautiful Lake
Protect against overdevelopment and storm water runoff, enforce stringent erosion control practices and permitting requirements, save the few remaining patches of forest and erosion prevention
Protect our property values by partnering with neighboring towns to preserve the natural lands on the lake's coast and within the watershed
FOR OUR COMMUNITY
Develop a Saratoga Summer Recreation Program by partnering with our Schuylerville School System and leveraging Town Park facilities to give our kids a great summer experience (and give their parents a bit of a break!)
Build a Saratoga Town Internship Program to build work skills and provide real-world experience for our high school kids to leverage for their future education and careers.