Leader with Finance Experience

• Worked with fellow council members to find budget cuts without impacting essential services

• Created a resilient long term financial plan through the creation of the “Contingency and Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund”

• Leveraged finance experience from running a Chamber of Commerce & his own local business
   

Strong Advocate for City Residents

• 22 year resident of Saratoga Springs who believes in public service and has spent countless hours volunteering his time to help improve the city

• Fought hard to raise awareness and bring back VLT money that Saratoga Springs deserves  

• Promoted public events, such as the 4th of July celebration, to help create tax revenue

• Offered creative solutions to the city’s budget problems to keep taxes low

Promoter of Open Government

• Instituted the open sharing of city budget documents.

• Revised city website for easier navigation

• All land use boards now broadcast live and are archived

• Educated & informed the public through financial presentations & updates

Believer in Public Service

• Initiated an annual volunteer effort to protect the North Woods trail at Skidmore College.
• Raised funds to ensure the continuation and expansion of annual 4th of July celebration.
  
  Re-Elect
  Ken Ivins Your
  Commissioner of Finance
  who is working hard for you the taxpayer.