Mayor John Hartman of the Village of Churchville has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM). NYCOM President Mayor William Aiello of the City of Olean made the selection. The Executive Committee is responsible for governing the Conference of Mayors and establishing its overall policies.
“Mayor Hartman is a true public servant who brings both integrity, humility and a deep sense of responsibility to his residents,” said Mayor Aiello. “He brings a valuable perspective from years of experience and his steady and thoughtful leadership has earned him the respect of his colleagues across the state. I’m confident he’ll be a strong and effective voice on our Executive Committee.”
Originally from Ohio, Mayor Hartman’s path to public service included stops in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Kingston, NY, before settling in Churchville in 2003. He was first elected to the Board of Trustees in 2007, appointed Deputy Mayor 2015, and has served as Mayor since 2019. Professionally, he has worked for major companies like IBM, Xerox and Kodak, and spent eight years running his own small business. As Mayor, he has remained focused on making Churchville a welcome and vibrant place to live, work and play.
Mayor Hartman shared his thoughts on the appointment, saying, “It’s an honor to join NYCOM’s Executive Committee and have the opportunity to play a more active role in advancing our shared mission. NYCOM has been an incredible resource throughout my time in local government and I’m looking forward to working alongside such dedicated leaders to elevate the interests and needs of cities and villages throughout New York State.”
“We are so pleased to welcome Mayor Hartman to the Executive Committee,” said NYCOM Executive Director Barbara Van Epps. “He has been an active and valued part of the NYCOM community for many years, always eager to collaborate, share ideas, and support his fellow mayors. His passion for public service and strengthening local governments is evident in everything he does.”
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