DAN WILBER

COUNTY BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 10

COMMUNITY OF RESIDENCE:  Burlington

EDUCATION:  Graduated Corning Community – Fire Protection

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Currently Assistant Director NYS DOT Safety & Health

Former County of Otsego Codes Director

Former Director of Security & Fire Safety NYS Children & Family Services

Former Owner Operator of successful family businesses.

Served in the United States Air Force to include the Air Force Thunderbirds

COMMUNITY/POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT

Former Town Justice, Burlington, 6 Years

Former President Otsego County Magistrates Association

Volunteer Firefighter 39 years

Member of Edmeston Fire Department and Rescue Squad

Former Fire Chief of a Three Department District

Relay for Life Volunteer

FAMILY: Married to Alison Kramer Wilber

Two Children Daughter Rose – CPA   Son Ayden – Masters of Kinesiology

IN TWO OR THREE SENTENCES, EXPLAIN YOUR PHILOSOPHY OF GOVERNMENT.

Government should be by the people for the people.  Government should reflect the wishes of the constituents represented.

WHAT ARE THE THREE MAJOR ISSUES THE OTSEGO COUNTY BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES FACES, AND HOW WOULD YOU ADDRESS THEM?

• Increased County spending.  I will hold the line on spending and require justification for increased budget lines.  Being a former department head, I have participated in the budget process and I understand the budget process.
• Rising Property Taxes and the inability of our residents to to keep up with those taxes.  I will work to maintain low taxes and respect the 2% tax cap.

• Search for innovative ways to strengthen our economic development to increase the tax base, create jobs and grow businesses.  Our young people need meaningful employment opportunities here in Otsego County.

WHAT QUALITIES/EXPERIENCE DO YOU HAVE THAT MAKES YOU THE BETTER CHOICE IN THIS RACE

I have both private sector business experience and government management experience to include being a former department head within Otsego County.  I understand how government should operate and how business does operate.

IS THERE A STATEMENT YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH VOTERS?

I pledge to serve the people of Otsego County with integrity and respect.  I will be open to new ideas no matter who presents them.