Candidate Q&A: Joseph Mancuso for Monroe Village Trustee
The Village of Monroe’s election is March 18. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Village Hall Boardroom, 7 Stage Road, Monroe, N.Y. Two candidates are running for mayor, and four candidates are vying for two seats on the Village Board of Trustees.
Why are you running for trustee?
I am running because I have the experience, time, energy and desire to become a productive member of a board diligently working for village residents.
What are three things you aim to accomplish if elected?
The top three things I aim to accomplish are:
- Closely monitor spending; employee and elected officials should spend your money proficiently as if it were their own.
- Review, update and/or adopt policies and procedure to ensure that all boards, elected officials and employees interact and administrate fairly, with respect and in a timely manner.
- To be cognizant of a cost/benefit analysis as part of decision making.
Why are you the best candidate for this position?
I feel I am the best candidate for this position. I have a AAS in Accounting, a degree in fashion design, and am a certified paralegal. I retired in 2023 as the activity director for Smith’s Clove Park after 16 and a half years with many responsibilities including; preparing the budget and facilitating community programs and events. Prior to that, I spent 12 years on the Village of Monroe Board, one year as trustee and 11 years as mayor. During that time, I owned and operated a tailor shop in the Village of Monroe and was a member of the Lake Street Merchant Association and an active member of several community-based committees and organizations. Currently I am the president of the Monroe Improvement Association and a member of Action in Monroe. After being involved with the community since the late ‘80s I feel I know our needs, I can look back and more important, can look forward.