Richard Distel
City Planner at City of Poughkeepsie- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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City of Poughkeepsie
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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City Planner
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Mar 2023 - Present
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City of Jacksonville
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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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
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New York State Senate Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins
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Yonkers, New York, United States
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Correspondence Assistant
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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
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Sean Patrick Maloney for Congress
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Newburgh, New York, United States
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Deputy Research Director
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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
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Planned Parenthood of the Mid-Hudson Valley
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Affairs Coordinator
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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
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Sean Eldridge for Congress
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Hyde Park, New York, United States
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Field Fellow
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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
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New York City Councilman Leroy Comrie
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New York City Metropolitan Area
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Legislative and Budget Intern
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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
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Education
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City University of New York-Brooklyn College
Master of Arts - MA, Urban Policy and Public Administration -
Siena College
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government