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2021 Officials and Services Directory RENSSELAER COUNTY 2021 OFFICIALS AND SERVICES DIRECTORY Provided by the Rensselaer County Legislature Michael E. Stammel, Chairman Michael E. Stammel Chairman Kelly Hoffman Robert Loveridge Vice Chairwoman Vice Chairman-Finance Kenneth H. Herrington Peter Grimm Majority Leader Minority Leader Directory changes should be made in writing to: Michael E. Stammel, Chairman Rensselaer County Legislature Government Center 1600 Seventh Avenue Troy, New York 12180 RENSSELAER COUNTY LEGISLATURE HISTORY AND ROLE IN COUNTY GOVERNMENT The Rensselaer County Legislature is composed of 19 members who represent the more than 150,000 county residents. Legislators are elected at a general election in odd numbered years for a four-year term, and represent six legislative districts. The Legislature is the policy-making body of Rensselaer County. Established in 1970, the Legislature replaced the Board of Supervisors as the legislative unit of the county, following the reorganization of the city wards and towns into five legislative districts. In 1972, Rensselaer County voters approved, by referendum, a proposed county charter which restructured county government based on the separation of executive and legislative functions and redefined the powers and duties of the Legislature. The Legislature is the policy making body of Rensselaer County. As outlined in the Rensselaer County Charter, the powers and duties of the Legislature include primary responsibility for the finances of the county. The Legislature adopts the annual county budget, levies taxes and makes fiscal appropriations. The Legislature is also empowered to establish and oversee county services and programs through the enactment of local laws and resolutions and the appointment of county officials. The Rensselaer County Legislature is composed of 19 members who represent more than 150,000 county residents. Legislators are elected at a general election on odd numbered years for a four-year term, and represent six legislative districts. Officers of the Legislature: Chairman Vice Chairman Vice Chairman-Finance Majority Leader Minority Leader RENSSELAER COUNTY LEGISLATURE Rensselaer County Government Center 1600 Seventh Avenue - Third Floor Troy, New York 12180 PHONE: FAX: 270-2880 - Majority Office 270-2983 - Majority Office 270-2890 - Minority Office 270-2975 - Minority Office WEB SITE: www.rensselaercounty.org OFFICERS CHAIRMAN Michael Stammel [email protected] VICE CHAIRWOMAN Kelly Hoffman [email protected] VICE CHAIRMAN - FINANCE Robert Loveridge [email protected] MAJORITY LEADER Kenneth H. Herrington [email protected] MINORITY LEADER Peter Grimm [email protected] CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE Jessica L. Charette [email protected] LEGISLATIVE LIAISON Harry Tutunjian [email protected] DIRECTOR OF CONSTITUENT RELATIONS Virginia Bott [email protected] COUNSEL TO THE LEGISLATURE Dave Gruenberg [email protected] Phil Danaher [email protected] LEGISLATIVE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER John W. Murphy [email protected] Please note that rensco.com e-mail addresses will not accept e-mail attachments with extensions .mdb, .exe, zip or any other format which could carry a computer virus. 1 RENSSELAER COUNTY LEGISLATORS DISTRICT #1 – City of Troy Phone: E-Mail: Cynthia B. Doran (C) 270-2890 [email protected] 4 Tracey Court Troy, NY 12180 Mark Fleming (D) 270-2890 [email protected] 126 Annie Street Troy, NY 12180 Peter Grimm (D) 270-2890 [email protected] 131 Second Street Troy, NY 12180 Bobby Burns (D) 270-2890 [email protected] 98 Pin Wood Avenue Troy, NY 12180 Erin Sullivan-Teta (I) 270-2890 [email protected] 352 7th Avenue Troy, NY 12182 Carole Claren- Weaver 240 Stowe Avenue (D) 270-2890 [email protected] Troy, NY 12180 DISTRICT #2 – East Greenbush, North Greenbush, Poestenkill, Wynantskill Robert Bayly (R) 270-2880 [email protected] 20 Heritage Road Poestenkill, NY 12140 Thomas Grant (R) 270-2880 [email protected] 23 Celeste Drive Rensselaer, NY 12144 Kelly Hoffman (C) 270-2880 [email protected] 9 Crell Avenue Wynantskill, NY 12198 Leon B. Fiacco (R) 270-2880 [email protected] 50 Geneva Blvd Wynantskill, NY 12198 2 DISTRICT # 3 – Aikens Corners, Boyntonville, Brunswick, Cropseyville, Eagle Mills, Haynersville, Johnsonville, Melrose, Pittstown, Pleasantdale, Raymertown, Schaghticoke, Speigletown, Valley Falls Kenneth H. Herrington (R) 270-2880 [email protected] 88 Herrington Lane Troy, NY 12180 Todd Tesman (R) 270-2880 [email protected] 39 Ottercreek Road Johnsonville, NY 12094 Daniel F. Casale (R) 270-2880 [email protected] 2 Patriot Place Troy, NY 12180 DISTRICT #4 – Averill Park, Brainard, Brookview, Castleton, East Schodack, East Nassau, Hoag Corners, Nassau, Sand Lake, Schodack, Schodack Center, Schodack Landing, South Schodack, Taborton, West Sand Lake Scott Bendett (R) 270-2880 [email protected] 36 Huntley Road Averill Park, NY 12018 Robert Loveridge (R) 270-2880 [email protected] 22 Brookside Drive E. Schodack, NY 12063 Charles Peter (R) 270-2880 [email protected] 1803 Brookview Road Castleton, NY 12033 DISTRICT #5 – Babcock Lake, Berlin, Buskirk, Cherry Plain, Eagle Bridge, Grafton, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, North Hoosick, Petersburgh, Stephentown Bruce Patire (R) 270-2880 [email protected] 101 Eddy Road Eagle Bridge, NY 12057 Jeffrey Wysocki (R) 270-2880 [email protected] 21163 NY 22 Hoosick Falls, NY 12090 DISTRICT #6 – City of Rensselaer Michael E. Stammel (R) 270-2880 [email protected] 1000 Broadway Rensselaer, NY 12144 The Legislature conducts meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Public Forums are held on the Wednesday preceding the Regular Meeting. Meetings are held at the Government Center, 1600 7th Avenue, Troy, Third Floor, Legislative Chambers. Special sessions may also be convened at the request of the Chairman. 3 LEGISLATIVE STANDING COMMITTEES AGING COMMITTEE – Aging, Regional Services Robert Bayly, Chairperson Chuck Peter Mark J. Fleming AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE – Agricultural Districts, Cooperative Extension, Soil & Water Conservation Chuck Peter, Chairperson Jeffrey Wysocki Mark J. Fleming BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE – Budget & Research, Fiscal Office, Central Services, Purchasing, Tax Services Robert Loveridge, Chairperson Michael Stammel Peter Grimm CONTRACTS & AGREEMENTS COMMITTEE Robert Loveridge, Chairperson Tom Grant Carole Claren-Weaver EDUCATION COMMITTEE – Hudson Valley Community College, Libraries Daniel Casale, Chairperson Scott Bendett Cynthia B. Doran ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE – Solid Waste, Dyken Pond, Environmental Management Council, Watershed Protection, Fish and Wildlife, Forestry Chuck Peter, Chairperson Daniel Casale Erin Sullivan Teta HEALTH COMMITTEE – Health Department, Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) Scott Bendett, Chairperson Daniel Casale Cynthia B. Doran JUDICIARY & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE – Bureau of Emergency Services, Fire Advisory Board, Jail, Sheriff, Probation, District Attorney, Public Defender, County Attorney, STOP DWI Program, Traffic Safety Board Todd Tesman, Chairperson Thomas Grant Carole Claren-Weaver LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE – Liaison between City, Town and Village Governments, including contractual agreements, shared services and funding Bruce Patire, Chairperson Jeffrey Wysocki Bobby Burns 4 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE – Employment & Training, Human Resources, County Personnel Jeffrey Wysocki, Chairperson Bruce Patire Bobby Burns PLANNING & TOURISM COMMITTEE– Planning, CDRPC, Economic Development, Industrial Development, Robert Bayly, Chairperson Scott Bendett Mark J. Fleming PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE- Highway, Transportation, Engineering, County Building and Grounds, Sewer District, Capital Projects Kenneth H. Herrington, Chairperson Robert Bayly Mark J. Fleming RULES & LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE – Bureau of Research and Information Services, Public Hearings, Seminars for Officials, County Clerk, Board of Elections Michael E. Stammel, Chairperson Kelly Hoffman Kenneth H. Herrington Peter Grimm Cynthia Doran SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE – Social Services, Mental Health, Van Rensselaer Manor, Tom Grant, Chairperson Todd Tesman Carole Claren-Weaver VETERANS & YOUTH COMMITTEE – Veterans Services, Veterans Issues, Youth Services, Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Kenneth H. Herrington, Chairperson Todd Tesman Bobby Burns 5 RENSSELAER COUNTY GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS LOCATION KEY AB: Agriculture Life Sciences Building State Street & 7th Avenue Troy, NY 12180 CH: Court House 80 Second Street Troy, NY 12180 CHA: Court House Annex 105 Third Street Troy, NY 12180 FCC: Family Court Center 1504 Fifth Avenue Troy, NY 12180 FS: Flanigan Square 547 River Street Troy, NY 12180 GC: Government Center 1600 7th Avenue Troy, NY 12180 PSB: Public Safety Building 4000 Main Street Troy, NY 12180 VRM: Van Rensselaer Manor 85 Bloomingrove Drive Troy, NY 12180 DEPARTMENT PHONE LOCATION AGING (Unified Family Services) Carol Rosbozom, Commissioner 270-2730 GC E.I.S.E.P. (Expanded In-Home Services for Elderly Program) 270-2740 GC H.E.A.P. (Home Energy Assistance Program) 270-2738 GC Nutrition Services 270-2739 GC Transportation Coordinator 270-2734 GC AUDITOR Lori Ruffinen, Auditor 270-2899 GC Shelby Fenton, Deputy Auditor 270-2886 GC BOARD OF ELECTIONS Jason Schofield, Commissioner 270-2990 GC Edward G. McDonough, Commissioner 270-2990 GC BUDGET, Bureau Of Stacey Farrar, Director 270-2920 GC James Breig, Deputy Director 270-2916 BUILDINGS William Fiacco, Superintendent of Buildings 270-2702 GC Security 270-2770 GC County Courthouse 270-4060 CH CENTRAL SERVICES, Bureau of Jim Gordon, Director
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