Thank You to all who voted!

The MPL budget vote passed, 280 – 68. 

Congratulations to Marie Stahl and Wayne Heady on their election to the Board, and to John Battista for his reelection to the Board!

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Vote Tuesday, June 4th, 7 am – 9 pm at MPL!

Board of Trustee Election

4 candidates are running for 3 seats on the Board

Trustee Candidate Statements

JOHN BATTISTA (incumbent)

John is a lifelong resident of Mahopac with deep roots in the community. His family ran a successful business in town for many years. He is currently active in many local organizations that benefit the community.
John attended St. John’s School in Mahopac and later Mahopac High School. After earning his BA degree at Villanova, he completed paralegal certification at Mercy College and Long Island University. Currently retired as Senior Vice President of a marketing research firm, John is now a retail manager.
During his past two terms as a Library Board member, John has been involved in the day-to-day functions of the building as Chair of the Facilities Committee. Together with the Library Director and other Board members, the Capitol Improvement project was successfully completed, which resulted in substantial savings over the estimated cost.
Dedicated to the library and the services it provides, John would like to continue to offer his knowledge and expertise for another three years.

WAYNE HEADY

Wayne Heady has resided in Mahopac with his wife for over 32 years. His 4 children were raised here. Wayne has a broad background in accounting and finance, acting as Director, Controller, and VP of Finance. He has extensive budgeting, reporting and management expertise. Wayne also managed large corporate accounting teams through acquisitions, system conversions and audits. Recently retired, he serves as the president of the board for the Old Van Cortlandtville Cemetery. He has also volunteered as a coach in MSA and CYO. Wayne would like to use his career experiences to support the community and strengthen the library as a member of the Mahopac Public Library Board.

TONY RAZUKIEWICZ

Tony Razukiewicz is a graduate of DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx and Lehman College. He and his family have lived in Mahopac for the past 2.5 years. When not pursuing a career in real estate, Tony feels fortunate to be a stay-at-home dad to his son and daughter, working to strengthen family bonds and raise confident and compassionate children.
Tony is interested in serving on the Board of Trustees because he wants to see the library continue to flourish. As a member of the Peekskill Rotary Club for eight years, he is confident that the communication and leadership skills that he has developed can align with the goals in the library’s long range plan. Tony would consider it an honor to serve on the Board and to represent the community.

MARIE STAHL

Marie has been a part of the Mahopac community since 1997. She and her husband Ray raised their four children here, all graduates of Mahopac High School. Marie’s family has owned several businesses in town.
Marie has served as the President of the Putnam Valley Women’s Club and has volunteered with organizations such as the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and various sports clubs that her children were involved with. She is also a member of the Putnam Chapter of NAMI. Her love of reading has led her to actively participate in two of the Library’s Book Clubs.
Marie is interested in serving on the Board to help further the Library’s mission of serving the community. She is eager to volunteer her time, fostering a love of reading among residents and assisting the Library in achieving its goals of offering a wide range of programs for individuals of all ages, from young children to seniors.

Budget Vote

EXPENDITURES	2023-2024	2024-2025
Personnel	1,475,000	1,475,000
Payroll taxes & benefits	425,000	425,000
Library materials	252,800	252,800
Supplies	51,500	51,500
Staff development	9,787	12,571
Telephone	10,500	11,000
Internet	9,000	9,000
Utilities	89,500	87,000
Dues	3,000	3,000
Building repairs & maintenance	100,000	80,000
Building contracts	65,000	70,000
Equipment contracts	17,500	17,500
Library programming	10,000	10,000
Professional fees	77,000	77,000
Printing, publicity & postage	20,065	17,000
Election & legal notices	7,000	7,000
Computer maintenance contract	35,000	35,000
Insurance	80,000	55,000
Furniture, fixtures & equipment	24,885	24,750
Capital improvements	24,884	24,751
Bond repayment	221,088	222,638
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	3,008,509	2,967,501
REVENUES
Fines, fees & gifts	16,000	16,000
Interest income	1,500	1,500
Grants	7,500	9,000
Town of Carmel	60,000	15,000
Putnam County	108,800	111,301
TOTAL REVENUES	195,641	295,641
AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAXES	2,814,709	2,814,709

Read the full Board of Trustees Election and Budget Vote Newsletter.