Dennis Dowds was elected Town Supervisor in November, 2009 and assumed office on January 1, 2010. Mr. Dowds brings extensive private sector experience in various business disciplines as well as a public sector background in the fire service. He has developed two small businesses and has taught graduate and undergraduate college courses in Marketing and related subject areas on a part time basis during the last twenty-four years. It is Dennis' objective to bring his background, experience and knowledge to help move Schodack forward.
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Schodack's charter provides for a Town Board of five members, elected at large. Its presiding officer is the Supervisor, who also directs operations of the Police, Highway, Building and Tax departments. The Board's responsibilities include the budget and the general welfare of the town. It appoints members of the Planning and Zoning Boards and the Industrial Development Agency. Generally, the Town Board meets monthly at the Town Hall (see top of this page for the next meeting or see Calendar page).