JOHN
LORENZINI

Town of Wappinger | Ward One Councilman

A practical voice for responsible growth, safe neighborhoods, and a strong future for Wappinger.

MY PRIORITIES

Protecting what makes Wappinger a great place to live while planning responsibly for the future.

Limit Overdevelopment

As Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, I have worked to prevent large-scale developments that do not serve the community's interests. I also supported the Town's purchase of the Cranberry Hills area to preserve open space and create a place for Wappinger residents to enjoy. As councilman, I will continue this work by supporting appropriate zoning code and land-use changes that manage growth responsibly and protect the character of our neighborhoods.

Support Public Safety

As a former Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners at the Hughsonville Volunteer Fire Department, I have seen firsthand how important public safety education and well-supported first responders are to our community. I have supported fire prevention education, and as councilman, I will continue to support our first responders by pursuing grant opportunities and helping identify resources that strengthen emergency services.

Fiscal Responsibility

As Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners at the Hughsonville Volunteer Fire Department, I helped ensure that spending stayed within budget while the department continued to meet its essential responsibilities. As councilman, I will bring that same approach to town government by promoting careful budgeting and intergovernmental collaboration, including opportunities to share resources and services to control costs and make responsible use of taxpayer dollars.

Protect & Create Green Spaces

I have participated in the Town's Earth Day events for several years and have found great satisfaction in helping keep our green spaces clean. As councilman, I will continue to support the maintenance and beautification of our existing parks while looking for opportunities to create additional public green spaces where residents and families can enjoy the outdoors.

MEET JOHN

A LIFE DEDICATED TO PUBLIC SERVICE.

John Lorenzini is a retired New York State Court Officer who has called Wappinger home since 1996.

Raised in Mahopac, New York, John began his commitment to public service as a volunteer firefighter alongside his father. After moving to Wappinger, he continued that commitment through local government and volunteer fire service.

John joined the Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals as a general member in 2020 and became chairman in 2024. In this role, he has worked directly on local issues affecting residents' homes, neighborhoods, properties, and quality of life. He believes in common-sense decision-making and responsible planning that respects the character of the community.

John has also been a member of the Hughsonville Volunteer Fire Department since 2013. He joined alongside his son, Alex, who was then a teenager participating in the Firefighter Explorer program. John has served as Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners and Company Vice President, and he received a First Responder Award in 2024.

John has been married to Peg for 30 years, and they have two children: Alex, a retired United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant, and Sarah, an environmental science and energy professional. Both children were raised in Wappinger.

John Lorenzini

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