Clarkstown Council Appoints New Member, Comptroller

The Clarkstown Town Board voted Tuesday to appoint Valerie Moldow to fill the council seat previously held by George Hoehmann, which became vacant following his election to Town Supervisor. They also appointed a new comptroller to fill a vacant spot in the administration.

Moldow, a licensed real estate associate broker, community leader, and mother of three, was chosen following a non-partisan selection process conducted by the Supervisor’s Screening Committee in consultation with the Town Board.

“Valerie shares Clarkstown’s values and brings a wealth of knowledge from her experience in the business world and her deep involvement in our community,” Hoehmann said in a prepared statement. “ She shares my new Administration’s vision of reducing spending and making Clarkstown an affordable place to live. Valerie will do what is right and brings a high level of integrity and ethics with a commitment to putting people over politics. We welcome her to the Board, and look forward to working with her.”

She has been active in local professional and service organizations and is a current member of Leadership Rockland, the Clarkstown Bridge Task Force, Keep Rockland Beautiful, and the Nanuet Civic Association, serving as its Vice President.

She also volunteers with the Coalition for the Homeless, Meals on Wheels, and was a Deacon at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Congers, NY.

Moldow is a member of the National and New York State Association of Realtors, a member of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors, and is a certified distressed property expert.

“ I am humbled by this opportunity and look forward to serving the great people of Clarkstown,” she said.

The board also appointed Tom Morr as Clarkstown’s next Comptroller. Morr begins Feb. 1, taking over for Clarkstown’s long time Comptroller Ed Duer, who retired earlier this year.

“Tom understands the fiscal challenges facing Clarkstown and I am proud he is returning to the public sector,” said Hoehmann. “Tom knows government operations and budgets and will be able to help my administration cut costs and tighten our fiscal belt.”

Morr, a Nanuet resident and former Orangetown Town Councilman, has extensive public accounting and budget experience. A CPA, Mr. Morr served as Deputy Commissioner of Hospitals and Legislative Budget Officer for Rockland County. In addition to his public sector experience, Mr. Morr has had success in the private sector, serving as Controller for several multi-million dollar companies.

“I am ready for the challenge ahead and look forward to using my public and private sector experience to help the Supervisor and Town Board get Clarkstown’s budget under control and provide relief to the taxpayers of this great Town,” Morr said.

PHOTO: Valerie Moldow via Linkedin