I have had the pleasure of working with Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Finance Michele Madigan since my inauguration as Mayor. We have forged a collaborative relationship that serves our city well. Michele was resoundingly endorsed for reelection by our Democratic Committee, and I look forward to working with her in the future.
I took office in January 2018. Michele and I began working together immediately to address city business. For example, improving the services performed and the revenue generated by the Building Department. We also worked hard with the other 3 commissioners to seamlessly respond to the August 2018 City Hall fire, moving almost all city operations to the Recreation Center with no lessening of essential services. She and I have been working tirelessly to address the fire/EMS needs of the Eastern Plateau. She has the financing ready to go as soon as we are able to move forward.
As the city’s chief fiscal officer and manager of all city finances and budgets, Michele has a unique line of sight into all city functions. She applies this knowledge to help the other commissioners and me to understand each other’s motivations and constraints.
Many local residents have remarked on how well the City Council works together recently. As much as I would like to take all the credit for that, I must share it with my colleagues on the council – especially Commissioner Madigan, who is always prepared, thoughtful, gracious, and productive when it comes to addressing city business. What’s more, it is no easy feat to improve and enhance city services without raising property taxes.
I implore all registered Saratoga Springs Democratic voters to go to the polls on June 25 to support Commissioner Michele Madigan.
- Meg Kelly, Mayor of Saratoga Springs
