The work continues in 2023!
George Heltz
Tim Maher
Criag Urciuoli
Our main priority for 2024 will be to continue the Regionalization work that Heltz and Carfagno are actively engaged in. This is focused on merging the Fishers, Mendon, and Honeoye Falls Fire Districts. The combined district will benefit from the high level of service that our professional firefighters provide but also spread the costs across a larger tax footprint. This will be a huge benefit to taxpayers from that perspective AND continue the great service that residents in Fishers currently have.
Drive the regionalization effort to combine the Fishers, Mendon, and Honeoye Falls Fire Districts to lower your taxes and provide great service.
Finalize negotiating the union contract. We need taxpayer-friendly Commissioners at the table.
Implement a proactive fitness program promoting firefighter health and safety.
Continue returning past over-taxation to taxpayers. A total of $2.4 Million returned over the last 4 years.
We Need All Three!
Winning these 3 seats will ensure that residents are making the decisions.
Build on three years of success of the Fishers Taxpayer Coalition.
Provide high quality services (fire, rescue, and medical) balanced with financial responsibility.
George Heltz is the current Board Chairman and is running for the 5 year term that is open. George is a 25 year resident and has a deep background in Finance and Information Technology. Through his leadership, the board held the 2024 budget to a 2.6% increase from last year and within the NY State Tax cap. In November, George is putting forth a resolution that will create a "Contingency and Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund" which can be used to help offset future tax increases. He also helped to pass a tax credit to support and encourage volunteer firefighters, who he believes are critically important to the Fishers Fire District.
Tim Maher is running for the open 3 year term on the Board. Another longterm resident, Tim brings a very strong background which includes Corporate Operations and Organization Management experience as well as founding and growing a successful local business over the last 20 years. On top of that, Tim was the Deputy Mayor of Victor and served as the Liaison to the Victor Fire Department for 8 years. Tim is committed to ensuring resident and firefighter safety, while also managing in a financially responsible manner. His experience will be a great asset to the Board of Commissioners.
Craig Urciuoli has been a resident for over 30 years and is excited to run for the 1 year term that is open on the Board. Over his 40-year career, Craig developed a deep background in Information Technology as well as business process design. These skills and his leadership experience will be a strong addition to the Board. Craig has been a longtime volunteer at Lollypop Farm and is looking forward to giving back to the community by volunteering for this position.