According to a statement released today by Gov. Cuomo’s office, Wanakena resident Sherman Craig will be the first St. Lawrence County resident to serve on the APA commission in its 40-plus year history.<\/p>\n
Here’s Craig’s statement:<\/p>\n
\u201cIt would be a privilege to serve as a commissioner on the APA Board and I thank Governor Cuomo for this nomination. I am pleased to be able to return to public service in New York, especially a position involving the Adirondack Park where I call home. The Park offers an abundance of unique resources, many of which I use in my business and can be leveraged to develop the local economy. I look forward to working with the Agency to help Governor Cuomo rebuild New York.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Craig, a former educator and furniture maker, will require confirmation by the state Senate, but his nomination drew praise from state Senator Betty Little and environmental leaders.<\/p>\n
“Sherman Craig, filling the vacancy of Curt Stiles, will be St. Lawrence County’s first \u2018in-park\u2019 commissioner,” Sen. Little said.<\/p>\n
“It is critical that we have all the park seats filled as this agency moves forward with a new chair and with many important projects to consider. As a small business owner, Sherman brings an important perspective to the board and is another smart choice by Governor Cuomo.\u201d<\/p>\n
That view was echoed by Adirondack Mountain Club head Neil Woodworth.\u00a0 (Craig is a member of ADK.)<\/p>\n
“Through his innovative leadership in creating the Cranberry 50 trail and Little River canoe\/kayak access projects, Sherman has demonstrated that public use of the Forest Preserve can promote sustainable tourism and economic development for Adirondack communities,” Woodworth said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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