James Langley – Candidate for the Peru Town Board
The Peru Gazette posed six questions to each of the four candidates for the Peru Town Board. Here are Jim Langley’s responses.
Summarize your educational background, primary employment, a little about your family and your past community involvement.
Mount Assumption (Seton)HS Canton ATC AAS in Banking, Insurance and Real Estate. The Aetna School of Insurance (Harford Ct.). Insurance Agent/Broker since 1980. Married to Tammy (Mischler), 2 children Tiffany (married) ELA teacher Troy NY. Tyler; joined family business 2015 and Peru JV Football coach. Keeseville Elks Club, Plattsburgh Moose Lodge, Apple Valley Corporate Board, Community Bank Advisory Board. Past member of Peru & Clinton County Planning Board. County Legislator since (1999) past Chairman of the Board for 13 years (longest in county history)
How will your background and/or successes assist you as a town council member?
As Chairman of Clinton County legislature I worked with Governors, Federal and State Law makers, Major Official in the FAA in DC and NYC. Traveling to all their offices many times. I have never let party get in the way of accomplishing my tasks. Locally, worked with State officials, elected or otherwise. While at the county we built a Connector Road, a Fire Training Tower, began a tourism committee that funds fishing derbies amongst other tourist events. Constructed a new Airport and weathered many natural disasters plus the loss of Plattsburgh Air Force Base. I believe in looking forward.
What town issues concern you the most?
Providing services and staying within the tax cap. I would like to see expansion of the existing infrastructure, paving going back to 10 miles a year, reuse of the Heyworth Building and more recreation for residents. I’m concerned with the absenteeism at the council and I don’t favor annual salary increases for the Council.
How would you address these issues?
We need to expand our tax base by getting more residences. Encouraging development by making zoning friendlier for investors. We need to work with our departments and get their input for growth, do more work in house, obtain grants. I have 17 years of service to the county and impeccable attendance records.
Why should a person vote for you?
In short, my working experience with a high level of government at a low cost.
What party lines will your name appear on?
Republican, Independence and Reform.
Posted: October 18th, 2015 under General News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.