The East Fishkill Republican Platform for '07 - '08

New Ideas for East Fishkill

It has always been a goal of the East Fishkill Republican Party to keep our town a great place to live. Our Republican elected officials have provided us with:

• an efficient police department that has been fully accredited by the N.Y.S. Division of Criminal Justice Services since 1992. Our police department is one of only two accredited in the county – and the first one to obtain that rating.
• outstanding recreation facilities that include basketball courts, baseball, softball, and football fields, a soccer complex, and a roller hockey rink. We are currently adding new soccer and football fields with irrigation and lighting to the main recreation area.
• a highway department that is dedicated to maintaining our roadways and will continue to implement our long-range local highway projects, maintenance programs, and storm water systems.
• a significantly lowered town-wide insurance rating (saving property owners hundreds of dollars in insurance premiums). This was accomplished through a joint effort with the town, our volunteer Firefighters and Rescue personnel.
• membership in the Dutchess County Greenway Compact, and the preservation of two local farms - Silverledge and Kiyawana - and we have committed thousands of acres of open space in conservation easements.

I. Continuing a Resident Friendly Government
by:

A. Improving Technology in Town Hall

B. Creating Flexible Town Hall Hours

C. Improving Communications between your Government and YOU!

II. Maintaining the Safety and Integrity of Town Roads
by:

A. Implementing Long Range Highway Projects

B. Continuing Maintenance Programs

C. Updating and Managing Storm Water Systems

D. Updating and Maintaining Town Water Systems

III. Investing Your Tax Dollars Wisely
by:

A. Continuing to Build Town Services

B. Continuing to Improve Recreation Facilities for All Residents

C. Continue actively addressing Water and Waste Water Issues

Our Republican elected officials have a solid record of service to our community, a record of which to be proud, and we are ready to face the challenges ahead.