CANDIDATE FOR VILLAGE TRUSTEE:

PETER "Bubba" FANELLI - Republican Caucus Speech

(January 31, 2006) Good Evening, welcome to the 2006 Republican Caucus,
My name is Peter Fanelli.

I am a life long resident of Larchmont.
And I am very happy to be here with you as a candidate for Trustee. As many of you know my nickname is Bubba, a name Lovingly received as a freshman at Mamaroneck High School in 1973.

My family came to Larchmont in 1923. My grand father Louise, opened a barbershop right in the Village. My father eventually took over the business and retired in 1999. His shop was called M Fanelli Hair Design. My mom Fran Fanelli is still living in the same house on Larchmont Ave to this day.

In 1977 I became president of Mamaroneck High School’s Student body. There I learned a lot that year, about Giving, Doing, Listening, and Motivating. I learned to give of myself, and the importance of helping others. I still get great joy out of volunteering my time for this wonderful community.

After Graduating from MHS I received my BFA in Theatrical Lighting Design from SUNY Purchase, Right out of college I started a company called United Stage Associates, which specializes in Corporate Theatre and the Performing Arts. As in my Volunteer work, we see the project from conception to conclusion.

We are very active in the Larchmont community, I was a Cub Scout leader and Theresa taught Religious Education. We both work with St. Augustine’s church, and have volunteered our services for the Fall Fling, Chatsworth Parent Teacher Night Out, Chatsworth Carnival and the Mamaroneck School Fund Among many others. At the present time Theresa works with the students at MHS thru the Youth Employment Service. We are lifetime members of the Larchmont Manor Park Society and active with the Safe Rides program.

In the last two years I have spent much of my volunteer time as the Chairman of the Facilities and Project Maintenance Committee here in the village. My big projects are the streetscapes underway in the village, the illumination of City Hall, and the Fire Department. I am very interested in the regulation of outdoor night lighting fixtures and the effects of preserving and enhancing the beauty of dark sky’s, while promoting safety, conserving energy, and preserving our environment. I spent many hours studying the effect of the erosion of the night sky from light pollution.

Boston Post Road and Chatsworth Ave, lowering costs to save taxpayers dollars, and not adding to the clutter on the street.

I will continue to provide my professional expertise as we undertake phase two of this exciting project, which is the streetscape on Palmer Avenue. I will continue to uphold all New York State codes and regulations. And at the same time keep the streets of Larchmont well lit and safe for our citizens. I will also continue to look for ways to cut costs in order to save tax dollars.

I also look forward to continuing what the board has achieved with the quality of life issues that surround our children and seniors, our parks and play grounds.

I am a gold Leader with the Veterans of Foreign War. Which is a program that helps disabled veterans, and something that I support with my Heart. Their sacrifice has allowed us to stand here tonight.

If you haven’t been able to tell by now I have the desire, ability and commitment to get things done, So Larchmont can continue to be a great place to Live, Shop, and Raise a Family.

The bottom line is that I think I have the qualities of an ACE,
What is an ACE. An Ace is someone with the right:

Attitude, Commitment, and Enthusiasm,

Attitude
When I volunteer my time, I come with the right attitude, and I come to work for you, I am a Doer.

When I am elected trustee I will do this job to the best of my ability, I know what it takes to make things happen with in this one square mile, and I am committed to do so.

Enthusiasm,
I am involved with the community in so many ways, because I love it, it brings me great joy and I have fun being a part of the team, I want to see Larchmont Village Continue to thrive so families can enjoy what I have been privileged to enjoy my whole life.

I am here tonight to ask you for your vote on Election Day. I would like to thank all the volunteers who made this possible, you are an inspiration, And should always be proud of your work. Thank you for your time, I look forward to a great election, Get out and vote, get involved, And remember in your own life be an ACE.

Thank you again and may God Bless America and the Village of Larchmont.