I am currently serving my fourth term as Supervisor for the Town of Dickinson; I have also served four years as Councilman. Since I was elected Supervisor, Dickinson has realized a tremendous growth in commercial entities such as Applebee’s, Cracker Barrel, Quiznos, Cold Stone Creamery, Manley’s Mighty Marts, Marriott-Fairfield Hotel, McDonalds, Extra-Mart, and the Regal Theaters. The Town approved in 2007, a new 100-unit housing development off Glenwood Road that may begin construction this year. The town’s tax rate is one of the lowest in the county. Under my leadership, we eliminated elected officials’ health benefits while, at the same time, lowering the cost of health benefits for the employees. We began a beautification project at all our town gateways that are the envy of Broome County. Through cooperation with the New York State Transportation Department, Dickinson is now one of the most walk-able communities in Broome County.

I am originally from the Buffalo area and attended Erie Community College and SUNY Buffalo and focused my studies in Business Management. I am presently employed with the Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier in the position of Director of Marketing & Sales.

I served as the Arena Manager of the Broome County Veteran’s Memorial Arena for five years. In those five years, many improvements were made to the arena such as sky boxes, new dressing rooms, new energy saving lighting and ice making systems, new basketball floor, new electronic marquee, new building façade, landscaping improvements, and new concessionaire (American Vending). I developed a new arena rental agreement, brought in major concerts such as Cher, Toby Keith, Champions On Ice, KISS, TOOL, Rascal Flats, WWE, and much more. Within one year, we were able to bring in an American Hockey League team, the Binghamton Senators. We developed a major arena cleanup program and safety improvement program. Throughout all of this activity was my desire to provide the public with great entertainment experiences in safe and comfortable surroundings.

I have also served as President of the Broome County Association of Towns & Villages for two terms and I am currently serving in my second term as Vice-President. I have also had the privilege to serve as President of the Greater Binghamton Council of Governments for three terms and I currently serve as Vice-President. I also serve on the Binghamton Metropolitan Study as a member of the Policy Committee and enjoy working with a variety of officials in planning and setting policies for all of our Broome-Tioga Transportation needs. I have visited every part of Broome County. I’ve worked with all the elected Town/Village officials regardless of party affiliation. I open doors and invite new ideas.

I am married to Dot Marinaccio who is the Regional Marketing Coordinator for VESID, a division of the New York State Department of Education. We have a son Michael who is entering his senior year at Binghamton High School. We have lived in Sunrise Terrace, a sub-division of the Town of Dickinson, since 1987. I have two daughters who are married and live in West Palm Beach, Florida.

I love it here. I won’t pretend that I have all the answers. I will tell you the truth. Ever the optimist, I pledge an open, honest and transparent administration that never forgets that WE work for YOU.