Legislator Gouldman Running for Putnam Valley Town Supervisor

Bill Gouldman

Putnam County Legislator Bill Gouldman last week announced his candidacy for Putnam Valley town supervisor, pledging to bring his record of fiscal responsibility, community service, and environmental stewardship to Town Hall.

Gouldman, a longtime Putnam Valley resident, small business owner, and current chairman of the Putnam Valley Republican Committee, said his campaign will focus on protecting the character of the town while addressing the infrastructure and affordability challenges facing local families.

“It has been the honor of a lifetime to represent the people of Putnam Valley in the County Legislature,” he said. “Now, I am ready to take the next step in serving the community which my family and I have called home for decades. Putnam Valley is a special place, and I am running for town supervisor to keep it beautiful, affordable, and moving forward in a responsible way.”

Gouldman has served on the Putnam County Legislature since 2015, and during his tenure has been an advocate for water quality, transportation improvements, and responsible budgeting. He said those same priorities will guide his work at the town level.

“My top priorities are clear: protecting and improving our lakes and drinking water, investing in long-overdue road and infrastructure upgrades – including advocating for town sewers where applicable – while ensuring that local government lives within its means,” said Gouldman. “We can preserve our natural beauty and small-town quality of life while making smart improvements that benefit residents today and for generations to come.”

Gouldman and his wife, Ilene, have lived in Putnam Valley for 32 years, where they raised their daughter and remain rooted in the community. 

Although an election for town supervisor was held in November and Democrat Alison Jolicoeur took office in January, another election will be held this year due to changes to state election law. The state wants towns and villages to have two- or four-year election cycles, instead of three years, with no more local elections on odd years.