Village Government

Philmont is governed by an elected Village Board, consisting of a mayor and four trustees.
Role of the Board

The board represents the legislative and executive branch of the government management of the village. The Mayor does not vote except in instances of a tie.

Terms & Elections

Elections are held in March during odd-numbered years, and all positions have a two-year term. Two trustees are up for election at a time.

Mayor:
Brain Johnson
Brian Johnson
518-821-8082
Term Limit: 2025
Trustees:
Douglas Cropper
Douglas Cropper
Contact via the Village Clerk at (518) 672-7032
Term Limit: 2024
Jason Detzel
Jason Detzel
[email protected]
Term Limit: 2025
Debra Gitterman
Debra Gitterman
917-400-6288
[email protected]
Term Limit: 2024
Portrait of Clarence "Skip" Speed in maroon sweatshirt and glasses.
Clarence “Skip” Speed
518-672-7032
Term Limit: 2025

Winter Village Laws: No on-street parking from midnight to 6am, Dec. 1 - Apr. 1. Sidewalks that are not cleared of snow and ice 24 hours after a storm will be cleared by the village at a cost of $2 a linear foot to the property owner of the adjoining premise. Read the local laws.

Register Your Rental Property or Vacant Building with the Philmont Buildings Department.
  

To Speak at Village Board Meetings: Remember to sign up before noon the Friday before by
emailing [email protected], calling (518) 672-7032, or stopping by the Village office.

Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution | 2023

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