Spencer Bernard

Economy Small businesses are the lifeblood of Greece. The Town should rescind unnecessary regulations, improve public safety and actively promote our local businesses in order to help them succeed and grow. Infrastructure / Transportation It makes so much sense to repurpose existing empty buildings. The alternative is to let them decay, while new construction paves over the limited undeveloped land Greece has left. My goal is to make re-use of buildings easier and more profitable. Focusing on that allows us to preserve Greece's unique character while accommodating growth. Environment / Energy I am committed to preserving our remaining open spaces for future generations, ensuring that we maintain the beauty and environmental integrity that make Greece special. Social Services Supporting seniors to age in place by creating policies that enhance community infrastructure, such as ensuring accessible public spaces and fostering social engagement programs. These initiatives help older adults maintain their independence, stay connected to their communities, and continue to live in their own homes with dignity and support. Infrastructure / Transportation In recent years the Town has spent significant resources on Town buildings. It's time to refocus on basics: repaving our roads, improving our sewers, culverts, and retention ponds and upgrading parks, trails and sidewalks. Criminal Justice / Public Safety We must fully support the dedicated men and women of our Greece Police Department. With current understaffing and rising crime, especially around the mall, businesses, and residential areas, we need to hire more officers. I also support hiring additional school crossing guards to ensure the safety of our students. These necessary hires can be made without placing additional burdens on taxpayers. Taxes / Budget I support a complete, independent forensic audit of the Town's finances so that the people of Greece can fully understand our financial standing. We must cut unnecessary government spending. Once we've restored financial health, I will propose a tax cut for the residents of Greece.