Dear Skaneateles Residents, 

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I am running for Town of Skaneateles Supervisor because I believe that local government can be the best government. With proper leadership, local government is the most responsive, transparent, and accessible. As a lifelong Skaneateles resident with four years’ experience as a Town Councilor, I am ready to go forward on day one.

 

The Leggs arrived in Skaneateles in 1804. On my mother’s side the Gallaghers arrived in Skaneateles Falls during the 1840s followed by the Stinsons after the Civil War. I know and love Skaneateles. My extensive military, public, and community service proves my commitment to serving you.

 

A career naval officer, educator, and town official, I lead by engaging others: listening, learning, and implementing. In 22 years as a U.S. Navy surface warfare officer, my leadership ability and technical
expertise enabled me to earn increasingly more challenging assignments: deal with North Koreans as the onsite negotiator at the border, manage a Pentagon $100M budget, and command a billion-dollar ship crewed by 300 sailors and 500 embarked Marines. Helping at risk students achieve success for over 22 years highlights my teaching career.

 

Continuously engaged in numerous community service projects, I helped SkanRaces raise over $600,000 supporting fitness and wellness, led youth activities, Sea Scouts, and Faith Formation/Confirmation, spearheaded Rotary $20,000+ in emergency aid to Ukrainian refugees and rescue of 1337 hemlock trees from invasive insects at the Baltimore Woods Nature Center.

 

I have executive experience and four years of Town Board service with detailed knowledge of budgeting and operations. As Town Board liaison to the Transfer Station, I reversed escalating costs to taxpayers for our most expensive Town Department while improving and adding services. An excellent steward of tax dollars, my management of planned maintenance reduces operating costs, increases reliability, and extends equipment life.
 

Working with our Hamlet Committee and consultant, we are nearing completion of the first-ever Northern Hamlet Plan. The plan incorporates significant input from residents and businesses gleaned from surveys, focus groups, interviews, emails, and public comments to best meet the desires of our residents.
 

As Water Department liaison, we gained a NYS $4.4M grant, the largest in Town history, to correct
decades-old Health Department violations regarding fire flow, capacity, and pressure in the Town and
Village.
 

I will continue collaboration with other Town Board members to incorporate public feedback in drafting
local laws and project plans. Our public hearings will truly hear the concerns and ideas of residents for
understanding and consideration.
 

I know how to lead high-performing teams to solve complex problems. As an experienced negotiator in
procurement and employment issues both as an employer and as a union representative, I am well
prepared to represent you in major contract negotiations in 2024 and 2025.
 

I get things done efficiently and effectively.
 

I am ready to serve you now as Skaneateles Town Supervisor.
Chris Legg
Skaneateles Town Councilor