The DRI Advisory Committee was appointed by the Common Council through resolution on January 16, 2024.

Purpose:
A voluntary committee made up of local and regional leaders, stakeholders, and community representatives appointed by the Common Council. The members serve as ambassadors for the DRI, ensuring effective communication and engagement within their networks and the public during the DRI process.

Expectations:
Committee members will review, recommend, and keep the public updated and engaged with what is happening with the DRI. The Committee will help to move the state-approved projects forward through completion.

DRI Advisory Committee Members:

James Rice – Mayor
Mary Ann Hayle – Mayor’s Administrative Assistant
Donald Patrick Jr – West Side Councilor
Audrey Avery – East Side Councilor
Frank Castiglia – County Legislator
CJ Smith – DPW Commissioner
Misty DeGroat – City Clerk/Chamberlain
Erin Pickrell – Deputy City Clerk
Chris Waldron – Parks and Recreation Commissioner
Matthew Smith – Code Enforcement Bureau Chief
David Phares – Planning Board Member
Caroline Shue – Economic Development Specialist of CDA
Jessica Mills – Fulton Community Development Agency, Executive Director
Tim Stahl – Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism & Planning
Marie Mankiewicz – Fulton Footpaths Volunteer
Brittney Jerred – Community Relation Director for Assemblyman William Barclay
Douglas Lawrence – Superintendent of Fulton City School District
Tina Stevens – Vice President of Branch Administration for Fulton Savings Bank
John McGraw – Member of the Public
Sean Broderick – Member of the Public
Sara Broadwell – Member of the Public
David Miner – Member of the Public
Joseph Cortini – Member of the Public