Spencer Bernard for 2nd Ward Councilman

My Platform

As a member of the new generation of leadership, I am committed to making Greece a place we can all be proud to call home. Here's how we'll get there.

Raised in the Town of Greece, I chose to settle here and raise my own family because of its strong sense of community and quality of life. It's time to move beyond past challenges and negative headlines. Greece deserves fresh leadership that prioritizes transparency, public safety, fiscal responsibility, and the well-being of our community.

My time as Chief of Staff for the Town of Pittsford, combined with my experience in small business and real estate, has given me the skills and perspective needed to serve Greece effectively. I'm ready to bring new ideas and practical solutions to our community.

Constituent Service

I will reopen Town Government to the people by holding monthly meetings with constituents to listen to their concerns, whether related to their neighborhoods, businesses, or general issues. Serving the people is my priority, and I am committed to making their voices heard.

Transparency and Improved Communication

I will advocate for live-streaming Town Board meetings and propose new and more effective ways to communicate with residents. When someone reaches out to Town Hall with an issue, it must be addressed promptly. Residents need to feel confident in the decisions being made by their Town government, and they deserve to be well-informed every step of the way.

Fiscal Responsibility

It is our duty to be responsible stewards of your hard-earned tax dollars. I support a complete, independent forensic audit of the Town's finances so that the people of Greece can fully understand our financial standing. We must cut unnecessary government spending. Once we've restored financial health, I will propose a tax cut for the residents of Greece.

Public Safety

We must fully support the dedicated men and women of our Greece Police Department. With current understaffing and rising crime, especially around the mall, businesses, and residential areas, we need to hire more officers. I also support hiring additional school crossing guards to ensure the safety of our students. These necessary hires can be made without placing additional burdens on taxpayers.

Infrastructure

In recent years the Town has spent significant resources on Town buildings. It's time to refocus on basics: repaving our roads, improving our sewers, culverts, and retention ponds and upgrading parks, trails and sidewalks.

Support for Small Business

Small businesses are the lifeblood of Greece. The Town should rescind unnecessary regulations, improve public safety and actively promote our local businesses in order to help them succeed and grow.

Responsible Development

It makes so much sense to repurpose existing empty buildings. The alternative is to let them decay, while new construction paves over the limited undeveloped land Greece has left. My goal is to make re-use of buildings easier and more profitable. Focusing on that allows us to preserve Greece's unique character while accommodating growth.

Protect Remaining Open Space

I am committed to preserving our remaining open spaces for future generations, ensuring that we maintain the beauty and environmental integrity that make Greece special.

Aging in Place

Supporting seniors to age in place by creating policies that enhance community infrastructure, such as ensuring accessible public spaces and fostering social engagement programs. These initiatives help older adults maintain their independence, stay connected to their communities, and continue to live in their own homes with dignity and support.

Ready to Help Make a Difference?

I need your support to bring fresh leadership to Greece. Together, we can make our town the best it can be.