When New York State turned over the responsibility of licensing dogs to the town clerks, I created the procedure now used by my office to license the dogs in Lloyd. When needed, I have the experience to create new procedures within the required fiscal guidelines.
The Town Board meeting minutes are a history of the town. Experience has taught me the pertinent information necessary to retain as a town record with an eye to future inquiries and research.
Sally Bellacicco
Why did you decide to run for the position of Lloyd town clerk?
In the last election, the people of Highland had the opportunity to vote on the length of term for our elected officials. The people voted to change the term of town clerk from a two-year term to a four-year term. This change, my desire to serve the community and proficiency in administrative responsibilities are what drove me to seek out the position of town clerk.
What experiences/skills/qualifications do you have that make you believe you are the best person for the position?
I bring to the table 25 years of work experience in administrative responsibilities, office policy and procedures and customer service. Currently I have administrative responsibilities that cover Dutchess and Ulster counties. I am approachable, friendly, resourceful and well-organized — all of which are qualities that make a great town clerk. My expertise with technology, my economical approach and striving for exceptional customer service would ensure the town clerk’s office is an excellent representation of the Town of Lloyd.
What do you believe are the top two challenges facing the position of town clerk?
As a 20-year resident of Highland, I see our town growing and shifting. One challenge is to keep up with growing needs of the community; being easily accessible and ready to assist those needs for the good of the taxpayers and the community. Another challenge is space for town records. I would like to digitize records and information, which would solve the problem of needed physical space and it would improve access and turnaround time.
If elected, what would be your three top priorities?
Solutions to the top challenges become the priorities. First, to be easily accessible I will add evening and Saturday hours for the convenience of the taxpayers and community. Second, advance technology for efficiency, while establishing a face-to-face, one-on-one, outstanding customer service experience. Third, digitize town records and information for quick and easy access to the information the people would need or seek.
