Priorities and Achievements of the Democratic Town Board, through 2022

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Town budget under tax cap for past 4 years
• Built up reserves for new Highway Barn and Town Hall improvements 
• Secured over one-half million dollars in grants and awards to support town initiatives without increasing town taxes

CLIMATE CHANGE

• Town Hall Geothermal heating and electric vehicle charging station
• LED streetlights and LED bulbs to all Caroline households 
• Revised site plan law to ensure large developers build with the climate in mind 
• County leadership on energy and transportation

EMERGENCY SERVICES

• Led county-wide task force to address challenges with volunteer recruitment, retention, training facing all emergency service agencies
• Dry hydrants to improve access to water sources for fire response
• Financial  support for EMT training

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• Creek restoration projects
• Town-wide, roadside and creek clean-up days
• Helped secure farmland and watershed conservation easements

COMMUNICATIONS

• Expanded broadband service to northeast and southeast Caroline
• Cell service expansion underway from Slaterville Springs to western border
• Swift911 participation for emergency communication with residents

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

• Flag policy supports flying LGBTQ and other nationally approved flags
• Increased support for food pantry 
• New initiatives for seniors
• Ongoing support for youth programming
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Ongoing Efforts

- South Hill recreation trail
- Broadband for all
- Strengthen emergency
   services
- New town highway barn
- Renewable energy for all
- Expanded senior
   programming
- ATVs on designated rural
   roads
- Growth concerns in
   Brooktondale
- Aquifer protection
- Revised comprehensive
   plan with strengthened
   commitment to preserve
   open space