I have been proud of my tenure of public service to the Irondequoit community. Now more than ever, it is critical to be represented by someone who will work collaboratively to unite rather than divide our community. I am confident that my personal experience as husband and father of three and my professional experience as a healthcare leader coupled with my record of community service have prepared me to be that person.
About Dave
After meeting in high school, dating through college, and settling in Monroe County, my wife Lindsey and I have lived in our same Irondequoit neighborhood for nearly 20 years. We absolutely love it here. Our children are growing up in a loving and supportive community. For my children and all the families here in Irondequoit and across Monroe County, I want to help shape the best future possible.
It has been important to me to be the kind of elected official that I would want for myself and my family. I have been accessible, and I show up to engage with our community whenever and wherever I’m able. I return phone calls, I answer emails, and I meet with anyone that asks. I’m giving this my best effort and am honored to have this role. I humbly ask for your support to continue to be your voice in the Legislature.
People over Politics
I have seen, firsthand, how important it is to have public servants represent our community who will put the people of our County over politics. As your Legislator in just my first year and a half:
Taxes
We have reduced the tax burden by cutting the county’s property tax rate, eliminated local sales tax on clothing and shoes under $100, and supported tax exemptions for seniors, volunteer first responders, and people with disabilities.
Public Safety
We have invested in Public Safety by increasing funding to hire 50 new Sheriff’s Deputies and create new positions in the Medical Examiners and DA’s Offices addressing gun crime. Also, I supported the Juvenile Enhanced Diversion Stabilization program, targeting car thefts and juvenile crime. I was proud to vote to support legislation to install stop-arm cameras on school buses to help catch those illegally passing them.
Jobs and Economy
We are growing our economy by investing ARPA recovery funds in workforce development and job training programs. We are growing jobs in vital fields like healthcare, skilled trades, advanced manufacturing, and information technology, as well as providing financial support to entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Opioid Crisis
We continue to combat the opioid crisis through increased investment in overdose prevention efforts, with over 400 Naloxone Boxes installed throughout our county, ensuring life-saving Narcan is available to those who need it.
There is still much work to be done. We passed the first Monroe County Climate Action Plan with the goal of reducing the county’s greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050, we started the county's First Active Transportation Plan, kicked off updating the county’s comprehensive plan, and are looking at making high-speed Internet services widely available and more affordable all while enacting efforts to implement action items from the Commission on Racial and Structural Equity (RASE).
I am proud to have been a part of these accomplishments that were the result of Legislators collaborating, compromising, and reaching across the aisle. This bipartisanship is the kind of government our community deserves and one in which I am seeking to continue service.
Irondequoit is a special place. When I was growing up I moved around a lot, and I want my kids to live in a town where they can make lifetime friends, where we know our neighbors, and where we work together to improve our community. I want them to have opportunities for higher education, career training, and great jobs. Two years ago, I asked for your support to represent Irondequoit in the County Legislature, to put people over politics, and invest in our families.
Thank you for your support to continue to be your voice in the Legislature.
About Dave
After meeting in high school, dating through college, and settling in Monroe County, my wife Lindsey and I have lived in our same Irondequoit neighborhood for nearly 20 years. We absolutely love it here. Our children are growing up in a loving and supportive community. For my children and all the families here in Irondequoit and across Monroe County, I want to help shape the best future possible.
It has been important to me to be the kind of elected official that I would want for myself and my family. I have been accessible, and I show up to engage with our community whenever and wherever I’m able. I return phone calls, I answer emails, and I meet with anyone that asks. I’m giving this my best effort and am honored to have this role. I humbly ask for your support to continue to be your voice in the Legislature.
People over Politics
I have seen, firsthand, how important it is to have public servants represent our community who will put the people of our County over politics. As your Legislator in just my first year and a half:
Taxes
We have reduced the tax burden by cutting the county’s property tax rate, eliminated local sales tax on clothing and shoes under $100, and supported tax exemptions for seniors, volunteer first responders, and people with disabilities.
Public Safety
We have invested in Public Safety by increasing funding to hire 50 new Sheriff’s Deputies and create new positions in the Medical Examiners and DA’s Offices addressing gun crime. Also, I supported the Juvenile Enhanced Diversion Stabilization program, targeting car thefts and juvenile crime. I was proud to vote to support legislation to install stop-arm cameras on school buses to help catch those illegally passing them.
Jobs and Economy
We are growing our economy by investing ARPA recovery funds in workforce development and job training programs. We are growing jobs in vital fields like healthcare, skilled trades, advanced manufacturing, and information technology, as well as providing financial support to entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Opioid Crisis
We continue to combat the opioid crisis through increased investment in overdose prevention efforts, with over 400 Naloxone Boxes installed throughout our county, ensuring life-saving Narcan is available to those who need it.
There is still much work to be done. We passed the first Monroe County Climate Action Plan with the goal of reducing the county’s greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050, we started the county's First Active Transportation Plan, kicked off updating the county’s comprehensive plan, and are looking at making high-speed Internet services widely available and more affordable all while enacting efforts to implement action items from the Commission on Racial and Structural Equity (RASE).
I am proud to have been a part of these accomplishments that were the result of Legislators collaborating, compromising, and reaching across the aisle. This bipartisanship is the kind of government our community deserves and one in which I am seeking to continue service.
Irondequoit is a special place. When I was growing up I moved around a lot, and I want my kids to live in a town where they can make lifetime friends, where we know our neighbors, and where we work together to improve our community. I want them to have opportunities for higher education, career training, and great jobs. Two years ago, I asked for your support to represent Irondequoit in the County Legislature, to put people over politics, and invest in our families.
Thank you for your support to continue to be your voice in the Legislature.
