The Peru Gazette

1. Summarize your educational background, primary employment, your past community involvement and a little information about your family.

Mount Assumption Institute (MAI) Graduate, College Canton ATC Degree in Banking, Insurance and Real Estate.  Insurance Agent since 1980, owner of Langley Insurance in Peru since 1990 to present. Former Peru Planning Board Member and Chairman, Clinton County Planning Board, Apple Valley Senior Housing Corporate Board, Keeseville Elks Club, Plattsburgh Moose Lodge, Community Bank Advisory Board.  Clinton County Legislator  for 17 years.  Termed out of office in 2015.  Chairman of the Board from 2001 -2013.  Married to Tammy (Mischler) 1986, Children Tiffany and Tyler.

2. Why did you decide to run for office?

Two years ago I ran for the board to stay active in my community.  Given my background with the county I had many resources the town could benefit from.  Also there was the possibility Mr. Glushko might retire.  I was encouraged in the past to consider the Supervisor position should Mr. Glushko  decide to retire. I want to stay busy, the Supervisor position, if the people decide to elect me, would be a good fit for me.

3. State one or more of your successes in life and how that experience will assist you as town Supervisor. 

I think it’s pretty well documented my first success was a true bi-partisan legislature.  We set aside caucuses and party lines and did what people wanted; we lost the Air Force we need to re-invent ourselves.  A whole collection of people made that happen.  We built a Connector Road, Expanded our Community College, inherited and redeveloped an Air Base with little to no money.  The community has grown, taxes have remained steady and the North Country is still a wonderful place to live in, retire to or raise a family in.

4. What town issues concern you the most?

Infrastructure.  It’s a ticking time bomb. Sewer, water, roads.  It’s same everywhere.

5. How would you address these issues?

Grants, shared services, additional training by our workers and new sources of revenue ( not additional taxes).

6. Given that you own and work in your business, if you are elected as Peru Town Supervisor what hours will you be at your desk in the town hall Monday-Friday? How do you plan to integrate your town supervisor responsibilities with your business responsibilities?

Because I start my day so early I figured I would start in the Town Hall @ 7; looking over the days work. The Town Supervisor is a part-time position with most activity in the morning.

That’s perfect for me, but I’m not limited to that time I’ll be available all day as I was with the County.   As to integrating I did that very thing for 13 years when I was Chairman of the County Legislature.  I had to devote time away from my office several times a year.  I went as needed, when needed and where needed.  It’s much easier now that my son Tyler joined the office.

7. Why should a person vote for you?

Look at my resume, the entire county has already paid for my education.  I have the contacts and the past experience to deal with the big issues.  I’m willing to keep working and perform at the level people have come to expect from me.  I’m happiest doing for others.

8. What party lines will your name appear on in November?

Though I have been on many lines in the past, because of a delay in being able to announce my candidacy, Republican only.