Bondar Announces Candidacy for Clarkstown Supervisor

Attorney and public servant Eugene Bondar has officially announced his candidacy for Clarkstown Supervisor. In his release, Bondar laid out what he is calling the “Bondar Blueprint,” a plan that he says is aimed at protecting Clarkstown’s suburban character, halting unsustainable development, and instituting a “residents-first” approach to local government.

The “Bondar Blueprint” for Clarkstown

Bondar’s campaign states that his blueprint is built on five key pillars designed to modernize Town Hall and protect taxpayers:

Zoning Moratorium: Bondar is pledging to propose an immediate pause on all major high-density residential approvals to allow for a comprehensive modernization of the town’s outdated zoning code.

Infrastructure Accountability: Shifting the financial burden of growth from taxpayers to the private sector by requiring developers to pay for traffic mitigation, drainage improvements, and green spaces.

A “Click-to-See” Transparency Platform: Implementing a searchable online database providing residents with immediate access to all town contracts, budgets, resolutions, and financial audits.

Aggressive Code Enforcement: Aggressively combat illegal property uses and zoning violations, pursuing maximum penalties without settlement and condemning bad actors’ properties.

Fiscal Discipline: Conducting a full forensic audit of town finances to address long-term debt and eliminating “patronage jobs” to keep property taxes stable.

Eugene Bondar is an attorney who has served at the city, county, and state levels of government. He lives in New City with his wife, Michelle, and their two children.

Bondar will be running against Town Supervisor George Hoehmann, who has been the Town of Clarkstown Supervisor for over ten years. 

Politicians around the county are gearing up for another election year after Governor Hochul signed Chapter 741 of the Laws of 2023, effectively switching most local elections to even years.