via Poughkeepsie Journal, 1/18/2012
Plans for urban renewal in the City of Poughkeepsie this year will include waterfront development and the demolition of the long-abandoned Nelson House on Market Street.
Mayor John Tkazyik addressed a crowd of about 150 Tuesday night at the annual State of the City address at City Hall. Continue reading
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Calling 2011 the toughest year in the city’s history, Poughkeepsie Mayor John Tkazyik prefers to looks ahead to what he calls “more prosperity” for the city. Continue reading
via Mid Hudson News, 1/17/2012
POUGHKEEPSIE – Mayor John Tkazyik said embracing diversity is what the new city government in Poughkeepsie is all about. The mayor began his annual State of the City message with particular praise for the new council chairwoman, Democrat Gwen Johnson, noting she is the first woman, and first African-American in city history to hold that post. Continue reading
via Mid Huson News, 1/3/2012
POUGHKEEPSIE – Hundreds of residents, officials and well-wishers packed the Grandview ballroom on Poughkeepsie’s waterfront, to observe the inauguration of the mayor and city council.
Mayor John Tkazyik begins a second term following a close reelection last November. As a Republican, he faces the next two years with a strong Democratic majority on the common council. Bipartisanship was stressed in his inaugural speech. Continue reading
Tkazyik sworn in for second term as Poughkeepsie’s mayor
Hundreds of residents, officials and well-wishers packed the Grandview ballroom on Poughkeepsie’s waterfront, to observe the inauguration of the mayor and city council.
Hundreds of residents, officials and well-wishers packed the Grandview ballroom on Poughkeepsie’s waterfront, to observe the inauguration of the mayor and city council.
Mayor John C. Tkazyik begins a second term following a close re-election last November. As a Republican, he faces the next two years with a strong Democratic majority on the common council. Bipartisanship was stressed in his inaugural speech.
“We may have our partisan difference and disagreements,” said Tkazyik, “about who gets what, or how to allocate the scarce resources of a city that faces cutbacks in state and federal aid.”
“But today,” Tkazyik indicated, “let us acknowledge there is nothing partisan of safe streets and clean parks. Nothing partisan about ridding this city of drugs and gang violence,” to the approval of the audience.
“There is nothing partisan about creating a climate conducive to job growth, or creating a ladder of opportunity where people can climb as far and as fast as they would like.”
The mayor declared, “We are a diverse people, we live in a diverse city. Let us today renew our vow to embrace our diversity. Let us vow never allow our diversity to divide, but instead serve as a source of strength.”
Tkazyik noted past achievements. “We have made progress in making this city a safer place to live, an emerging hub of economic activity. We have managed to keep a budget in balance and a tax levy under control, by working together for the common good,” he said.
“Let us be proud of the progress that we’ve made — but acknowledge that our work is not yet done. For there are too many in this city who are without work, not yet reached the full measure of their potential, who still live in fear of crime, still living in the shadow of the American dream.”
The mayor said that his greatest satisfaction comes from “seeing others realize success, achievement, the opportunity to better themselves, and enrich their lives and those of others.”
Official Remarks
John Tkazyik
Reelection Announcement
Thursday May 19, 2011
Ladies and Gentlemen, friends and family, city workers and union leaders, fellow elected officials and members of the press; thank you for being here this afternoon in the brand new expansion of Andy’s Place. Continue reading