Democratic Wallkill Councilman Neil Meyer said he is running for supervisor to improve town financial practices for more informed decision-making and better stewardship of taxpayer money.
He faces incumbent Republican Supervisor George Serrano in the fall.
Being an accounting professional, Meyer said he has the expertise to guide the town as its financial practices are being audited by the New York State Comptroller’s Office.
Meyer said he acknowledges the progress made under Serrano but deems it insufficient.
Proper internal controls, he said, are about putting sound policies in place and making sure they are adequately followed to guard against potential mismanagement of taxpayer money….