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Experience Matters. Results Matter.
Josh Nathan delivered for Rye, and he'll do it again on the City Council.
Elect Josh Nathan on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. (Early voting is 10/23-10/31.)
As a three-term president of the School Board ('08 - '11), Josh Nathan steered Rye schools through the great recession, supporting educational excellence while controlling taxes at below tax-cap levels, before there even was a tax cap. He served on the Board for nine years. Thereafter, in the wake of Super Storm Sandy and Hurricane Irene, he was appointed to the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery NY Rising Community Reconstruction Program Rye Planning Committee, which developed 18 storm resilience and flood mitigation projects, and obtained a three-million-dollar federal grant for Rye. Learn more about how Josh Nathan has served Rye below.
Rye's own leaders unite for Josh Nathan for City Council . . .
Josh Nathan was nominated by unanimous vote of the Rye City Democratic Committee to run for the recently vacated City Council seat.
County Executive George Latimer
“Josh Nathan has accomplished a lot for Rye, and we need to elect him to the City Council so that he can do even more. He is deeply devoted to our community, and he has consistently demonstrated wise and inclusive decision-making. He has a clear vision for Rye flourishing as one of the finest communities on the Sound Shore, a vision that is directly connected to the ideas of the residents and the history and character of Rye. I’m very excited about having Josh Nathan on the City Council.”
State Assembly Member Steve Otis
“Josh Nathan always brought thoughtful decision making based on community participation to his School Board service; he'll do it again on the Council.”
County Legislator Catherine Parker
“When I heard of the vacancy, I immediately thought of Josh Nathan and did not hesitate to reach out, knowing that even those who are new to the community and may not be familiar with the depth of his accomplishments for Rye would quickly understand that what he brings to local government will be a welcome and calming addition.”
Rye City Democratic Committee Chair Shari Punyon
“Josh Nathan is the unanimous choice of the Rye City Democratic Committee. His collaborative spirit, temperament, passion for good governance, and extraordinary record of accomplishments for Rye will be a tremendous asset to the City. Josh Nathan is a bridge for bringing people together; we are thrilled that he is willing to serve Rye again.”
Josh Nathan has earned the support of
State Senater Shelley B. Mayer
“Josh Nathan understands the issues and has the proven skills to tackle them.”
Josh Nathan is committed to Rye’s long-term future.
In his prior years of service to Rye, Josh Nathan always understood that he represented the interests of all Rye taxpayers and residents.
Josh Nathan met challenges on the School Board by working with individuals and organizations throughout our community.
Josh Nathan was able to forge terrific, nonpartisan, working relationships, including with both Democratic- and Republican-led City government.
Josh Nathan will bring a spirit of listening and open collaboration to the City Council.
“I’m lucky for every day of the 20+ years I have lived in Rye. I will bring the hallmarks of my three terms as president of the Rye City School Board to the City Council: fiscal discipline, good governance, and advocacy for Rye. I will also bring my knowledge from the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery NY Rising Community Reconstruction Program Rye Planning Committee. Let’s take care of what we have and make sure it flourishes and endures.”
I will:
Exercise fiscal discipline to hold the line on taxes, as I did as BOE president ’08 - ’11.
Prioritize storm resiliency and environmental sustainability in planning and infrastructure, using my knowledge and experience as an appointed member of the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery NY Rising Community Reconstruction Rye Planning Committee.
Promote good governance via listening, transparency, and collaboration, as I did as BOE president.
Promote a welcoming environment for all who call Rye home or who work in or visit Rye.
Some of Josh Nathan's Work for Rye
Josh Served on the Rye City Board of Education for nine years. He served three terms as president and two terms as vice president, and served as chair of the following: Audit Committee, Collective Bargaining Negotiating Team, Management Team, Policy Committee, Architect Search Committee, Senior Administrator Search Committee.
During his terms as president ('08-'11), Josh Nathan:
Steered Rye schools through the great recession, supporting educational excellence while controlling taxes at below tax-cap levels, before there even was a tax cap
Successfully negotiated settlement of a three-year open contract with the Rye teachers’ union
Successfully negotiated resolution of the more than decade-long multimillion dollar tax litigation between City, Rye Schools, and The Osborn
Retained architects for the Rye High School science wing who respected the beauty of Milton Road
Designed and implemented a new strategic planning process for the Board
Implemented new reporting, including: the semi-annual college placement report to the community, and the monthly Superintendent's report to the Board and community on teaching and learning in Rye, and a new audit tracking system
Exercised fiscal prudence in enhancing the educational program through careful allocation of resources to meet the needs of the community
Josh was appointed to the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery NY Rising Community Reconstruction Rye Planning Committee, where he served on the team that:
developed 18 storm resilience and flood mitigation projects, and
obtained a three-million-dollar federal grant for Rye
In addition, Josh Nathan:
Coached Rye Little League and Rye Youth Soccer
Volunteered as a practice interviewer for Rye High School students
Served as a panelist for the Rye Youth Council's Career GPS program for high school students
About
Josh Nathan
Josh Nathan is a graduate of Cornell Law School and Vassar College. His law practice serves nonprofits, arts organizations, media companies, e-commerce businesses, and professionals working in these fields. Previously he served as general counsel to WNET New York Public Media, where his responsibilities also included government affairs, labor relations, and corporate secretary. He has lived in Rye with his wife and son since 2000. They are members of the American Yacht Club.
We need someone who:
Understands how to meet the needs of our residents while exercising fiscal prudence, managing environmental challenges, and navigating economic pressures.
Has the skills for listening and good governance to do this work in a way that is open, transparent, welcoming, and collaborative.
Has the knowledge needed for working with municipal budgets, regulations, and collective bargaining units.
Can both advocate for Rye, and partner, with state and local governments and businesses and organizations that impact Rye.
"Josh Nathan has these skills. He's delivered for Rye and he'll do it again. We need Josh Nathan as our representative on the Rye City Council."
"Let's elect Josh Nathan on November 2nd!"
(Early voting is from October 23rd to October 31st.)
"My deepest sympathies to all who are suffering the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida throughout Rye."
- Josh Nathan
Experience Matters. Results Matter.
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