Don Gregorius has a remarkable history as an experienced, rock-solid
public servant. He has been involved in Town government and community
issues for over 20 years and has the skills needed to turn the
County Legislature around to truly represent and serve the people
of Ulster County.
THE GREGORIUS
FAMILY
Don came
to the district in 1971 and fell in love with the Catskills. He
met Linda, his wife, in Woodstock in 1977 and fell in love again.
The Gregorius' raised their son, Morgan in Woodstock and enjoyed
the parenting pleasures of Little League, soccer, cub scouts,
and school activities. In his teens, Morgan was a ski instructor
at Belleayre Mountain. He got his BS at Skidmore College and currently
runs a successful promotion business in NYC.
Prior to
moving to the district Linda taught high school equivalency under
the Rockefeller Education Initiative. Linda Gregorius served on
the Ulster Assessment Board of Review for 5 years and is now a
Small Claims Assessment Review Hearing Officer for the county.
Don's love
for the region and his community has motivated him, again and
again, over the years to offer his services to town government
and community projects and committees. Today Don is running for
Ulster County Legislature to make sure Ulster County continues
to grow beautifully.
DON GREGORIUS'
EXPERIENCE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
1998-2004
Member of the Woodstock Board of Assessment Review he served as
Chairman for last 2 of those years. Don was known for his up-beat
friendliness and source of help for property owners.
1990's
Secretary of the Ulster County Democratic Committee.
1988 - 1991
Woodstock Town Board During Don's tenure on the Woodstock
Town Board he was involved with revamping Woodstock's Zoning law
which established strong zoning protection and encouraged growth
in a sensible manner. Other laws passed during Don's time were
an Aerial Spraying Law, and Woodstock's own Environmental Quality
Review Law. During this time Don served as Police liaison for
the town. He was always a hands-on type of leader.
1980's
Member of the Woodstock Democratic Committee Associate of Friends
of Woodstock an environmental group concerned with the development
of Woodstock.
1970's
Member of the Zena Area Homeowners Civic AssociationStriving
to improve the Neighborhood and the waterway. In addition, for
a number of years Don Gregorius served on Woodstock's Christmas
Eve Committee
EDUCATION
AND BUSINESS HISTORY
Ulster County
Community College, A.A.S. degree. Pace College, B.B.A. degree
Previously,
as a General Manager of a large multi-state insurance agency,
Don was responsible for preparing budgets, evaluating employees,
negotiating contracts, hiring and training agents and being responsible
for line and staff management positions.
Currently,
Don and his wife Linda are partners in the antique business and
have worked together as show dealers for almost 15 years.
For information
call: (845)679-8926
Paid for by Friends of Don Gregorius
P.O. Box 384, Woodstock, NY 12498
William Abramson, Treasurer