Rick McCabe - Town Supervisor
Democrat Working Family Independent
Supervisor
Family
Wife, Linda, daughters Megan, son-in-law Jeremy Schiermeyer, Lauren McCabe, granddaughter Kendall
Education
A.A - Liberal Arts, Broadcasting
BA – History/Political Science
MA – Education
Experience
35 years – Teacher/Coach
Rensselaer/East Greenbush
10 years – Radio personality
8 years Councilman
6 years Deputy Supervisor
6 years Supervisor
What’s been accomplished since 2000?
Expanded economic growth East Campus Tech Park, Fedex, Integrated Liners, Regeneron
Smart residential group
Comprehensive planning
1. Rt. 4 Corridor Study /Linkage Study
2. GEIS Comprehensive Plan
3. East Greenbush Master Plan
4. Community Activation Enhancement Strategies
5. Trail Enhancement Project
6. Comprehensive Zoning Laws
7. Environmental Impost Studies
8. MS4 -Storm Enhancement Programs
9. Independent Audits and NYS Comptroller Auditor
10. Hampton Manor Water Grants
Infrasturcture Improvements
1. Two new water tanks
2. New metering system
3. Sewer/ water pipe line improvement
4. Drainage mitigation
5. Transportation improvements – Rt.4, 9&20
Green Growth
1. Solar initiatives and grants
Community Service
1. Park Recreation Plan
2. Town Park Upgrades
3. Trails Enhancement Grants
4. Dog Park
5. Miracle League
6. Increased Senior activities
7. State of the art website town
Established:
1. Finance Committee
2. Ethics Committee
3. Re-established Park Task force and Youth Commission
Shared Services
1. Rensselaer -- Water/Police/DPW
2 . Schodack - policy water/sewer
3 . North Greenbush - water/police
4 . County - Sewer/Dispatch, Bonding
5 . East Greenbush School District
Where we are going?
Despite going through the worst financial crisis in our lifetimes, the Town of East Greenbush is strong and moving forward. We are seeing more growth and opportunity present itself everyday, town taxes have stayed stable and we have enjoyed vast increases in services. In our ever changing world, we are pleased to bring our residents stability and a bright out look for the future.
Endorsed by:
Troy Labor Council
AFL/CIO
CSEA – East Greenbush Department of Public Works
Council 82 - East Greenbush Police
