Philipstown Democratic Committee

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Supervisor Bill Mazzuca, Councilman Ande Merante and Councilman Al Hosmer present the following platform that will lead Philipstown into the new millennium and beyond:

• 1) DEVELOP, adopt and implement a Town Comprehensive Plan.
• 2) CREATE a citizens committee to develop a strategy of desirable uses for large - tract, tax-exempt properties prior to their coming up for sale. Such uses could include combining open space and research facilities, think tanks or corporate headquarters.
• 3) CREATE economic development zones and commercial parks for desirable, low-impact businesses by offering zoning and other incentives. Philipstown could either purchase property or facilitate the purchase of property for these purposes.
• 4)RE-ZONE the commercial areas along Route 9D, outside the Village of Cold Spring, allowing modification only with Zoning Board of Appeals approval.
• 5) UP-ZONE the properties along Route 9D, outside the Village of Cold Spring, to two acre building lots.
• 6) RE-EXAMINE zonong in Continental Village and Manitou to assist property owners there who face unique zoning problems.
• 7) RE-EXAMINE commercial zoning along entire Route 9 corridor.
• 8) ENCOURAGE and assist, through a partnership, commercial establishments along Route 9 to upgrade access and improve the appearance of their property.
• 9) EXPAND the code enforcement office by adding a half-time position.
• 10) ENACT a steep slopes law.
• 11) FINALLY, now that most of our drainage problems have been fixed and the general condition of dirt roads improved, we can adopt a policy that eliminates the need to pave dirt roads.

  We, the Democratic candidates, present these proposals as a coordinated package for addressing the development of Philipstown. We invite vigorous and helpful public participation as we move ahead with these proposals. Together we can adapt to change while preserving the Philipstown we love.
  
  

  VOTE FOR EXPERIENCED DEMOCRATS - - - - VOTE ROW B
  
  
  • Re-elect Bill Mazzuca, Town Supervisor
  • Re-elect Al Hosmer, Town Councilman
  • Re-elect Ande Merante, Town Councilman

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