Richard Distel

City Planner at City of Poughkeepsie
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Poughkeepsie, New York, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • City Planner
      • Mar 2023 - Present

    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • May 2018 - Feb 2023

      • Research of state and local laws for Council Members and generating talking points for all members on a wide range of issues. • Responsible for database of all incoming Jacksonville City Council appointments to the City of Jacksonville’s Boards and Commissions • Drafting all corresponding legislation for City Council appointments. Streamlining onboarding process for incoming appointees • Performing research for Council Members. Examples: Food deserts, waterways regulations, Airbnb zoning, drone regulations, airport zoning, elder care services, COVID19 regulations, and code compliance • Providing support to biweekly council meetings as well as compile the meeting minutes for the Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health & Safety Committee, the Jacksonville Waterways Commission, and the Food Deserts Committee Show less

    • Correspondence Assistant
      • May 2016 - Apr 2018

      • Partnered with local and state groups to create proclamations and awards on behalf of the Senator’s office • Performed research and synthesized data to create response letters to constituents regarding myriad topics • Remediated constituent concerns by liaising with state and local agencies to find solutions for constituent issues • Partnered with the Communications Director to provide press releases and social media content • Represented the Senator at community events and meetings Show less

  • Sean Patrick Maloney for Congress
    • Newburgh, New York, United States
    • Deputy Research Director
      • Mar 2016 - Apr 2016

      • Monitored media and performed research to craft a narrative and curate content in favor of the candidate • Supported the field team by petitioning, managing the office, and attending local events • Monitored media and performed research to craft a narrative and curate content in favor of the candidate • Supported the field team by petitioning, managing the office, and attending local events

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Public Affairs Coordinator
      • May 2015 - Sep 2015

      • Liaised with local legislators and community members regarding the Planned Parenthood agenda via in-person meetings and performed outreach to donors, supporters, and future interns • Expanded Planned Parenthood’s outreach via social media, letters to the editor, and op-eds • Liaised with local legislators and community members regarding the Planned Parenthood agenda via in-person meetings and performed outreach to donors, supporters, and future interns • Expanded Planned Parenthood’s outreach via social media, letters to the editor, and op-eds

  • Sean Eldridge for Congress
    • Hyde Park, New York, United States
    • Field Fellow
      • Sep 2014 - Nov 2014

      • Organized and managed phone banks via Votebuilder / VAN • Expanded outreach to district residents by attending meetings, phone banking, and canvassing • Trained volunteers on increasing voter contact by connecting to nonprofits, colleges, and other communities • Organized and managed phone banks via Votebuilder / VAN • Expanded outreach to district residents by attending meetings, phone banking, and canvassing • Trained volunteers on increasing voter contact by connecting to nonprofits, colleges, and other communities

  • New York City Councilman Leroy Comrie
    • New York City Metropolitan Area
    • Legislative and Budget Intern
      • Feb 2012 - Dec 2013

      • Provided the Councilman with summaries of hearings and policy briefings • Assisted the Legislative Director by organizing the allocation of funding in discretionary budgets • Researched proposed legislation at the local, city, and state levels • Provided the Councilman with summaries of hearings and policy briefings • Assisted the Legislative Director by organizing the allocation of funding in discretionary budgets • Researched proposed legislation at the local, city, and state levels

Education

  • City University of New York-Brooklyn College
    Master of Arts - MA, Urban Policy and Public Administration
    2011 - 2013
  • Siena College
    Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
    2007 - 2011

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