Election 2025: Morreale seeking a third term as Lewiston councilman

By Rob Morreale

I would like to thank the residents of Lewiston for putting their trust in me on the Town Board. I truly enjoy the opportunity to serve and to help make Lewiston a better place.

At times, it’s not an easy seat to sit in. Every meeting brings decisions that can change the face of Lewiston – whether it’s solar farms, short-term rentals or new developments. Before making any decision, I do my homework: talking with department heads, engineers, attorneys and fellow council members – and most importantly, listening to the residents of Lewiston.

Not every decision will be popular with everyone, but I always work to put safeguards in place and make sure projects meet all town codes. One example was requiring a construction road off Upper Mountain Road so heavy trucks wouldn’t disrupt the quality of life for residents on Bronson Drive.

During my nine years on the board working with Supervisor Steve Broderick and my fellow council members, we’ve accomplished a lot together. We’ve put town finances back in order and replaced two police cars each year. Miles of roads have been repaved, and playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts and pickleball courts have been upgraded. Town buildings have been renovated, and a new waterfront park with restrooms and a fishing dock will soon be added. Highway, water and sewer have received new trucks and equipment, and I personally pursued a $250,000 grant from Sen. Ortt’s office for a new tandem plow truck.

We’ve also made progress on infrastructure. Drainage and sewer pipes are being replaced in problem areas. More than 9.5 miles of water lines have been replaced throughout the town, with more to come. The sewer treatment plant has been upgraded, and new police and parks garages were built along with a new salt shed.

Energy savings have been a focus as well. We purchased three hybrid/EV vehicles for department heads, added charging stations through grants, and installed 530 LED streetlights, saving the town thousands in electrical costs.

Some of these projects you may not notice every day, but together they improve life for all of us. And all of this has been done while keeping Lewiston’s tax very low. We have been able to reduce the tax by 37.5% in 2024. On your county tax bill, the Lewiston portion is $0.49 per thousand in the town and $0.35 per thousand in the village.

Again, thank you for trusting me with the chance to serve you. I hope to continue that service, and I ask for your support and your vote on Nov. 4.