Gerard Smith announces trustee candidacy​

 

A lifelong Garden City resident with deep roots in the community has announced his candidacy for Village Trustee, running on the Community Agreement Party line.

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Born and raised in Garden City, Gerard returned to the village after a brief period living in New York City to raise his family in the community he has always called home. His three children attended Garden City public schools, from which he also hails, and he credits the village’s schools, recreational offerings, and strong sense of community with shaping his family’s experience.

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Athletics have played a central role in his life. As a member of Cherry Valley Country Club, he remains an avid tennis player and was inducted into the Manhattan College (now Manhattan University) Athletic Hall of Fame for tennis.  He also coached his daughter’s middle school soccer team and was active with his son’s travel soccer team, experiences he says strengthened both his leadership abilities and his high-level negotiating skills, having negotiated with soccer parents and teens!

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Professionally, he enjoyed a 43-year career on Wall Street and was a partner of the firm Weeden and Co. His experience in finance and governance extends to community service, including time spent on the Board of Governors of the Cherry Valley Country Club and active involvement with the Estates POA. Most recently, he served on the St. Paul’s Advisory Committee.

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His commitment to Garden City dates back to his college years, when he worked for the Village Sanitation Department. Seeking additional work, he was later assigned to the village’s Hedge Crew. He believes this perspective as both a resident and former village employee gives him an understanding of both municipal operations and morale.

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Now, at a point where he feels able to give back more substantially, he is seeking the role of Trustee. Sound financial judgment, disciplined board governance, and the ability to navigate complex and sometimes divisive issues are some key strengths he would bring to the Board.

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Says Gerard Smith, “with a lifelong connection to Garden City, I hope to be viewed as a trusted neighbor and a voice for both long-term residents and newer families. I am grateful for the support of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and current Trustees. The future of the Village will be the highest of my priorities.”

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“I would love for you all to introduce yourselves if you see me around town in the coming weeks and I humbly ask for your support at the polls.” The Village election is Wednesday, March 18th. More information can be found at www.gardencitycap.org or at the village website at www.gardencityny.net