Issues
Slow-growing rural areas find that their policies are not bringing the prosperity they seek.
Fast-growing rural areas face increasing development pressures and challenges, such as housing affordability, traffic congestion, infrastructure, loss of farmland, job and labor shortages, medical and educational needs, and safety issues.
This leads to one underlying issue - CONTROLLED GROWTH.
Consider the towns around Malta, some thriving and vibrant, some stagnant and deteriorating.
Each of these towns are faced with one underlying issue - CONTROLLED GROWTH.
Geographically, Malta sits in a very enviable position. The Town is located between Albany, the capital of New York State, with an abundance of culture and access to mass transportation; and the Saratoga Springs/Lake George area, a major tourist destination known around the world. It also has three access points from one of the most traveled interstate highways in the East, I-87. Not to be undone by a four lane state highway running from New York City to Montreal in the center of it all.
Malta is positioned for CONTROLLED GROWTH.
OUR CHALLENGES
Effective Community Leadership
Preserve Small Town Values
Remain Relevant
OUR SOLUTIONS
Understand the present and have a realistic vision for the future
Be aware of what's changing and what people are talking about
Be aware and take advantage of current trends
Be responsive to the needs of others
Stay true to our values and our purpose
Let's Do This Together!My Commitment to the Town of Malta
I will focus on protecting the town's history and culture and involve residents in my decision making process relative to public space, housing, education, medical, commercial and industrial opportunities.
I will be consistent in developing and maintaining realistic goals and objectives to accommodate affordable and diverse housing options that will meet the needs of current and future residents.
I will focus on a team environment, where everyone is working together to achieve goals and objectives that meet the needs of a vibrant and growing community.
