I am proud to endorse Michele Madigan in her democratic primary re-election to remain the Commissioner of Finance. The vote will take place on June 25 and polling locations will be open from 12 - 9 p.m. Michele has also been endorsed by the Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee and the Working Families Party. This is an important primary as the only item on the ballot will be for Commissioner of Finance.
Having worked with Commissioner Madigan for eight years I have witnessed first-hand her hard work, professionalism, and deep commitment to the citizens of Saratoga Springs. During her tenure she has achieved many things that not only make me proud to support her but make me proud to be a Saratogian.
Commissioner Madigan serves as the city’s Chief Financial Officer and Budget Officer and she has maintained stable property tax rates for seven years, secured an AA+ bond rating, saved taxpayers 3.6 million dollars through the refinancing of debt, and most recently produced a 1.2-million-dollar operating surplus.
Commissioner Madigan’s work expands beyond budgeting both strengthening and advancing our city. Establishing the Smart City Commission, she has set Saratoga Springs on a path to be a more technologically advanced municipality. This includes her project to bring a fiber-optic network to every city street in the city. Moreover, she has made our city more environmentally friendly by leading the development of the city’s spa solar park with 8000 solar panels on our landfill. The solar array now provides 40% of our city energy needs. In keeping with our commitment to affordable housing she led the effort to set aside two parcels of land, and teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to help in the construction of three affordable homes.
From saving the taxpayers’ money to establishing a dog park that all residents can enjoy, Michele’s record speaks for itself. She is an asset to our city, a strong commissioner, and an incredibly determined and hard-working individual.
I will proudly be voting in the June 25th democratic primary for Michele and ask that all Saratoga Springs Democrats do the same.
- John P. Franck | Commissioner of Accounts, Saratoga Springs (2006-2019)
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