"Mancini is a proponent of improved access and communication between town government and its citizens"

John Mancini is running for councilman in the town of Milton and I would like to share my thoughts on why Republicans, Democrats and Independents alike can support him.

John has the right instincts for what Milton needs in the coming years. He is a champion of proactive planning for Milton’s town center and infrastructure improvements and understands that by planning ahead, the town will benefit from state and federal funding opportunities when they arise. Proactive planning is important now more than ever due to the expected impact of the chip plant being built in Malta.

Growing up in Milton and locating here with his young family, John understands the unique benefits of Saratoga County and the town of Milton, where local property taxes are among the lowest in the state. He understands the need for fiscal discipline, especially in an economy such the current one, and how it is important that town spending be kept in check.

His desire to look for opportunities to share expenses with other local governments is also important to keep taxes low. John is a proponent of improved access and communication between town government and its citizens.

By electing John to the town council, the citizens of Milton will benefit from his experience as counsel for the New York State Conference of Mayors. As counsel, John has found solutions to issues for municipalities across the state. He can use this connection when looking for solutions that will work best for Milton. It is rare that a candidate can bring such experience to an office in town government.

Finally, much has been said about the need to reform the ethics code for town employees over the past year. John’s experience in training municipal officials on ethics at the New York State Commission on Public Integrity and his detailed ethics plan will allow him to get started with the reforms once elected.

I hope citizens of Milton recognize John’s energy and drive to make a difference in our town and his experience and ability to get it done. I hope they will join me in voting for John Mancini Nov. 3.

Tom McKay, Ballston Spa