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Westchester County, NY September 15, 2009 Election
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By Thomas A. Butler

Candidate for Superintendent of Highways; Town of North Salem; Independence Party

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My qualifications for Highway Superintendent
Thomas A. Butler (TAB) For Highway Superintendent 3 Harvey Road, PO Box 971 Croton Falls, NY 10519 845-775-6992

As a professional Operating Engineer with 30 plus years of expertise I consistently have been asked to consult with the General Manager during all critical stages of project advancements. I intend to utilize my vast knowledge for the Town of North Salem by establishing a positive and productive working relationship at the Highway Department that will strive to improve and maintain all town roads and parks in a safe and cost effective manner.

Summary of Accomplishments

  • Expert in excavation techniques, shooting grades, layout, installation of NYS specifications, steep slopes, asphalt paving and crane operation.
  • Over 30 years of personal/professional experience, 20 years with Local 137 Operating Engineers gaining a steady increase in responsibility.
  • Directed and trained crews of 20 constructors on a regular basis.
  • Owner of The One Horse Tavern, Croton Falls, NY 1994-1999. Turned failed bar into a profitable bar/restaurant.

Professional Experience Member- Local Union 137- New York 2003-Present Operating Engineer
  • Reconstruction of #5 Subway Station in Brooklyn, NY.
  • Three years excavating 16 acres at the World Trade Center Site for new buildings, monument and path station.
  • Engaged with improvements to the Taconic State Parkway.
  • Other assignments included new bridge and interchange slopes in Wurtsboro, new track and football filed at John Jay High School, Carmel Sewer Treatment Plant; and ran an 80 ton crane at the Pace College Library.

Member- Local Union 3- Santa Rosa, California 2001-2003 Operating Engineer
  • Installation of new sewer and water mains for the City of Santa Rosa.

Member + Local Union 137- New York 1986-2001 Operating Engineer
  • Excavation and drainage capability at Athens Power Plant in Athens, New York.
  • Various assignments involving deep and hazardous trenches in Westchester, Putnam and Duchess Counties. Several class training assignments were part of these engagements.

Licenses New York State- Unrestricted Crane and Fork Lift Operation, Certification # 95-0905, Class A New York State- Drivers Class A

Other Activities North Salem Lions Club, President, 1996-1998, Member 2009 Weekly golf league with American Legion-Katonah

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