Working for
All of Us
"He is a wonderful tree - great roots and growing strong."
Richard grew up in the Northside and is honored to represent the residents of Schenectady County Legislative District #1.
Who is he?
He is a husband, a father, a grandfather and a son dedicated to family and friends. He is a product of the Schenectady School system, having graduated 1986, and attended Riverside School of Aeronautics, MVCC, SUNY Albany and RPI.
He is an animal lover with deep empathy for all things in the animal and plant kingdoms.
What has he accomplished?
He is a successful entrepreneur who co-founded a Security and Life Safety company in 2007 that now has 30+ employees across the state and who just celebrated 15 years of doing business in NYS.
He is a Schenectady County Legislator seeking a third term in order to continue to listen, lead and support the community. He cares deeply about the health, wellness and success of our county and its residents no matter where they may live.
He is the chairman of the Capital Region Landbank and has driven $10 million dollars of funds into City of Schenectady neighborhoods resulting in over $100 million in development and revitalization.
He has helped supported many neighborhood Family Fun Days and Common Unity outreach events touching 1000’s of families over the past 9 years.
He is an active board member of Discover Schenectady.
What does he support?
Caring for Others: Code Blue, Feed the Hungry, Help the Homeless
Economic Development
Sports Tourism: Capital Region Aquatics Center
First Responders
The rule of law to keep our streets safe and to support people who deserve the right to live in peace, happiness, and community contribution.
His primary focus is "to drive neighborhood revitalization, community wellness, and economic success for my constituents and fellow citizens."