HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2025-152 Resolution of Appreciation for Rich DePaoloMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
December 30, 2025
TB Resolution 2025 - 152: Recognition ofRichard DePaolo’s Dedicated Years of Service
Whereas, Richard (Rich) DePaolo was appointed as Town Board member in June of 2008 to fill a vacancy, and elected to office in 2009, for a total of almost 18 years of service, and served
as Deputy Town Supervisor from January 2022 through December 2025; and
Whereas, Rich has served on the Town’s Planning Committee since 2008, the Public Works Committee from 2009 until 2025, helping to protect the character of the town and foster responsible
development and growth while protecting against sprawl; and
Whereas, Rich was especially effective and diligent in protecting the Town’s interests while serving on the Special Joint Committee of the Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility,
potentially saving the Town hundreds of thousands of dollars; and
Whereas, Rich worked tirelessly on the development of Short-Term Rental legislation, serving on that subcommittee for over 3 years and balancing the needs of property owners with the
protection of neighborhoods; and
Whereas, Rich came with experience coaching youth sports, and was appointed to the Joint Youth Commission, serving from 2009 to 2025, helping to guide and support activities for our
youth; and
Whereas, Rich is passionate about public access to television, and served on the Cable Access Oversight Committee, protecting the rights of the public to have access to public airwaves
and public television; and
Whereas, Rich’s expertise was utilized on many other committees, including the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission - Bolton Point, and ad-hoc committee appointments
on the Green New Deal, Economic Development, and Community Choice Aggregation Committees; and
Whereas, with those commitments and responsibilities, Rich retained his sense of humor, always ready with a witty comeback or comment, which was appreciated by staff and colleagues;
and
Whereas, Rich’s dedication to reading every packet thoroughly and asking pointed questionshave immeasurably impacted the Town’s local laws, policies and communications; and
Whereas, at times Rich’s musical talents benefited the Town as evidenced by the amazing drone videos of East, West, and South Hills on the Town’s website, now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, on behalf of the Town and all its citizens, expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude to Richard DePaolo for his dedicated
service that has helpedposition the Town to be a premier municipality.
Moved: Rod Howe Seconded: Susie Gutenberger
Vote: ayes – Howe, Gutenberger, Johnson, and Bleiwas