Note: Tim Lane, a current Village Trustee and candidate for re-election, did not submit a guest post. The following was generated based solely on publicly available campaign literature.
Tim Lane is running for another term as Trustee in the Village of Menands. He brings decades of involvement in local government, including prior service on the Board of Trustees (2001–2013 and 2021–present). He holds a B.A. in Political Science from SUNY Albany.
In addition to his work as a trustee, Lane has served on multiple town and county committees, including:
- Town of Colonie Community Development Committee (2002–2022)
- Albany County Shared Services Committee (2007–2008)
- Town of Colonie Planning Board (2008–2016)
According to his campaign flyer, Lane lists a few accomplishments during his time in office, including authoring the village’s Property Maintenance Law, securing a $10,000 Hudson Valley Greenway grant, and supporting the consolidation of municipal services such as police dispatch and justice court operations.
He also notes that he’s worked to maintain essential services without large budget increases.
Together with fellow candidate Seth Harris, Lane supports the continuation of ongoing infrastructure and recreation projects in Menands, including:
- Upgrades to parks like Polk-Switzer and Hutton Street Park
- Completion of the South End water and sewer project
- Modernization of the village’s high-service reservoir
- Expansion of youth and adult recreation programs
Lane’s campaign is affiliated with the Menands Citizens Party, and his name will appear on the ballot in the upcoming June 17 village election.