New York K 1174: Recognizing the Town of Granby upon the occasion of its designation as a New York Association of Towns Town of Excellence, and commending Supervisor John Snow for his outstanding leadership and dedicated service

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K01174 Summary:

BILL NOK01174 

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SPONSORBarclay

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04/21/2026introduced

04/21/2026adopted

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Assembly Resolution No. 1174

BY: M. of A. Barclay

 RECOGNIZING the Town of Granby upon the occasion
 of its designation as a New York Association of
 Towns Town of Excellence, and commending Supervisor
 John Snow for his outstanding leadership and
 dedicated service to the community

 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend municipalities and public servants whose dedication, innovation,
and commitment to excellence enhance the quality of life for the
citizens of the State of New York; and

 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
recognize the Town of Granby, located in Oswego County, upon the
occasion of its designation as a Town of Excellence by the New York
Association of Towns; and

 WHEREAS, In 2026, the New York Association of Towns established the
Towns of Excellence Program, a new initiative designed to honor
municipalities that exemplify outstanding leadership, innovation, and
community commitment across New York State; and

 WHEREAS, This distinguished program recognizes towns and leaders who
go above and beyond in key areas essential to strong and thriving local
government, including economic development, sustainability and sound
planning, community engagement, quality of life, governance and
transparency, and workforce development; and

 WHEREAS, The Town of Granby, a vibrant community of approximately
6,500 residents, has been selected for this honor in recognition of its
exemplary achievements in Community Engagement and Celebration,
Sustainable Growth and Recreation, and Transparency and Professional
Leadership; and

 WHEREAS, Demonstrating a strong commitment to community engagement,
the Town of Granby hosts the widely celebrated Balloons Under the Moon
festival, which draws visitors from across the region, and has
established "Deliberate Discussions" as a dedicated agenda item at Town
Board meetings, providing residents with a meaningful opportunity to
share concerns and ideas directly with local leadership; and

 WHEREAS, With a forward-looking approach to sustainable growth, the
Town of Granby has undertaken responsible planning initiatives,
including updated zoning and infrastructure strategies that incorporate
low-impact design elements such as permeable surfaces, native plantings,
and tree canopy preservation, while investing in a major park
improvement project featuring upgraded playgrounds, new walking trails,
and enhanced accessibility; and

 WHEREAS, Further exemplifying its commitment to transparency and
professional governance, the Town operates a public Transparency Portal,
ensuring easy access to government documents, budgets, and financial
reports, and its officials actively contribute to professional

organizations, including service on governing boards such as the New
York Government Finance Officers' Association, the County Clerks'
Association, and the New York State Assessors' Association; and

 WHEREAS, Such achievements are a direct reflection of the dedicated
leadership of Town Supervisor John Snow, whose commitment to public
service has been instrumental in guiding the Town of Granby to this
distinguished recognition; and

 WHEREAS, Currently serving his fourth term as Town Supervisor, John
Snow has devoted many years to municipal leadership, including eight
years as Deputy Supervisor prior to his election in 2018, and ongoing
service as the Town's Budget Officer since 2010; and

 WHEREAS, A respected leader in the field of public finance, John
Snow is a member of the Government Finance Officers Association of the
United States and Canada and an active member of the New York Government
Finance Officers' Association, where he serves on the governing board
and contributes to the Legal and Legislative Committee; and

 WHEREAS, In 2018, John Snow became only the second Town Supervisor
in New York State to earn the designation of