What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2013?
My greatest accomplishment of 2013 was earning the designation of fellow in the Society for Marketing Professional Services. This distinction recognizes exception members who, through their tenure with SMPS, A/E/C marketing experience, and contributions to the society and the profession, are selected by their peers to receive the designation of SMPS fellow. Out of a membership of over 6,000 nationwide, only 115 hold the designation of fellow. This recognition comes after spending 26 years marketing professional services on Long Island and in New York City. I am very honored to receive this recognition.
When New York permanently adopted the 2% property tax cap more than a decade ago, many owners hoped it would finally end the relentless climb in tax bills. But in the last couple of years, that “cap” has started to look more like a speed bump. Property owners are seeing taxes increase even when an
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Formal Legislative Role
• Limited direct lawmaking power: The NYC Council is the primary
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