Name: Joan Worrall White (Mrs. Richard A.)
Birth: Camden, New Jersey
Family: My Grandmother and Mother were born in Cooperstown. Both called this Village home, into their late 90's. I have called this home since 1950. My late husband, Dick White, owned and operated Bruce Hall Corp. We raised our family here: two daughters, Ann Mithoefer and Robin Torrence, and two sons, Brian Jacobson and Mark Jacobson. For many years, I owned and operated The Smart Shop and Village Squire on Main St. My daughter, Robin, and her husband, Rod, started Stagecoach Coffee in Cooperstown. My grandchildren, Matthew Grady and Christopher Grady, have joined this business as owners/partners. I am fortunate to have family that have moved back here to go into business, purchase homes and start their families here.
Education: graduate of Girls Catholic High School
Career Highlights:
- Business & Retail - Owner/Buyer - Smart Shop 81 Village Squire; Buyer & Sales for the Church Mouse
- Boutique - a woman's clothing store in Cooperstown; and Farmer's Museum Gift Shop
- Public Service: Past President of Lake &Valley Garden Club; Member of Garden Club of America; Current member of
- President's Forum -Cupola Fund & Silent Auction Committee of Bassett Health Care.
Where I stand ...
- Contracting with Sheriffs Department - I believe it is our fiscal responsibility to explore this option.
- Resolving Police Chief situation - I don't have enough hard facts of the situation to make a comment at this time.
- Sidewalks & Streets-The residents and taxpayers should always have safe sidewalks and streets in their Village. It is the Village Board's responsibility to see that funds are available to do the job.
- Downtown Issues - We must continue to look at ways to help our small businesses and property owners on Main Street. Their health and well-being are vital to our Village.
- Paid Parking - Paid parking is a revenue-only issue. There is no other benefit. We do not have a revenue problem. We have a spending problem.
Skills, Talents, Approaches -
- My roots run deep in our community. I have my finger on the pulse of this Village in many unique and diverse ways that I believe will lead me to being an excellent choice for Trustee.
- I have been grounded and have proved my loyalties to our Village for over 50 years. I am not a rebel rouser. I do not like conflict. It creates a negative atmosphere that keeps the job from being accomplished. I do not write letters. I do not believe politics should play a role in Village government. My leadership, honesty and integrity are well-known. My common sense and proven ability to get a job done, teamed with my running mates' backgrounds in finance, unique problem-solving skills and background of serving as Trustee of the Village make me a unique and best candidate for Trustee.
- I will listen twice as much as I will talk.
