My name is Daniel Sturm and I am the Supervisor-Elect in the Town of Bethel located in Sullivan County, NY. I received the full support of the Bethel Democrats at the caucus held on July 5th, 2007 and was endorsed by Congressman Maurice Hinchey.
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As a town board member for the past 3.5 years, I have tried to make a positive difference as Councilman and have paid attention to the details of running the Town government. Those details come from being a life-long resident, from my business experience and from my experience on the board.
My goals are to provide honest, straightforward
and stronger leadership, better management of the Town and it’s
resources, improved fiscal responsibility with a focus on providing
more services, and a real commitment to maintaining and improving
the quality of life for residents.
I will help to repeal or repair the town- wide, one-acre zoning standard that was enacted in December 2006 (which I voted against). This standard has led to residents and farmers being scared, upset, concerned and feeling threatened, developers being confused, and legal fees skyrocketing. I strongly believe that the will of the people was ignored, and now is the time to correct the problems and move on. We need to balance the growth and development that’s coming with common sense legislation that can preserve and protect as well. We need to assist citizens with job creation and affordable housing.
These can be accomplished and must be accomplished.
I look forward to hearing from and working with the citizens of Bethel in the next two years.
What
I’ve Done as Councilman:
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Worked with the Youth Board to ensure they have the tools and support to run the great programs that they do.
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Helped to protect residents by voting against the comprehensive plan which called for town-wide one acre zoning.
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Brought a professional, business-like, detail oriented work ethic to the Town Board.
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Helped to secure funding and with planning to construct a Pavilion at our Town Park
What I will do as Supervisor:
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I will use my 20 years of management experience to provide:
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Honest, Straight-forward, and stronger leadership.
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Better management of the Town and its resources.
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Increased fiscal responsibility with a focus on providing better services for the taxes that you pay.
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A real commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of life for residents.
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A new image of Bethel, by offering a new energy, a new vision, and a new beginning here in our Town.