Town Board Members
The Supervisor
Charles J. Peter
Charles J. Peter was elected Town Supervisor in November, 2021 and assumed office on January 1, 2022.
The Board
Michael Kenney
Michael Kenney was elected to the Schodack Town Board in 2010 following his appointment earlier in the year. A lifelong resident of the area, Mike led a volunteer effort to build a new, safer and more accessible playground at Green Meadow Elementary School. The project took several years and Mike helped coordinate the fundraising, planning and construction of the sprawling play area at the school. Mike views his work as a councilman as an extension of his service to Schodack.
Mike is a graduate of Columbia High School. He and his wife Tracey are the parents of two daughters, and the family is active in local school and community organizations. Mike is employed by Walter S. Pratt & Sons in Rensselaer, a family-owned business that provides equipment for various construction projects.
Scott Swartz
Scott Swartz was appointed to board to fill a vacancy in 2013 and subsequently elected to the position. A life long Schodack resident, he owns and operates Swartz Dairy and Produce along with his wife Trini and older son Michael. Their younger son Jeffrey is a chef at a local restaurant.
Jim Bult
Jim Bult was elected in 2009. "I'm a life long Schodack resident who grew up on our family dairy farm. I have been an active member of the Schodack Valley fire service for 32 yrs. as a firefighter and EMT. My wife Renee' and I have 3 grown children."
Sarah Haller
Sarah Rae Haller was elected to the Schodack Town Board in 2023. Sarah is a third-generation resident of the town. Her engagement in the Schodack Central School District showcased her commitment to education and community involvement. She is a graduate of the Schodack Central School District and attended Hudson Valley Community College for Mortuary Science. Sarah has worked for the Rensselaer County Department of Health as the senior Medico-Legal Death Investigator for the Medical Examiner’s Office since 2010. Her and fiancé Matthew Coyne share six grown children and one grandson together.