I first met Ariana Basco when she was the Project Coordinator and Community Outreach Director for the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG). It was easy for me to see why NYPIRG hired her, she has the personality and organizational skills needed to motivate people and accomplish goals.
For the past two years, I have worked with Ariana on the SUNY New Paltz Environmental Task Force (ETF) and have been continually impressed by her energy and ability to get things done. Under her leadership as co-chair, the task force has been a positive force for change. And during her tenure, our volunteer numbers have grown -- I believe, due the success of ETF projects, the group’s growing presence on campus and in the community and Ariana’s positive leadership.
When Ariana sought a position on the Town Police Commission after a few young women were attacked in our community, I was again impressed by her ability to step up when it came to tough issues that needed attention. Her service on the commission was exemplary. She prepared well, completed research with care, deftly scrutinized the budget and fought hard against the proposals for police officers to have stun guns. She showed she has the strength and integrity to fight for what she believes in, with information, intelligence and collegiality. After years of deadlock and negativity, Ariana is exactly the type of person we need on our Village Board.
Please join me in voting for Ariana Basco -- Positive Party on ROW A -- for Village Board on May 3, noon to 9 p.m. at the Village Fire House.
KT Tobin
New Paltz
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