Re-elect Jeff Craig & Phil Cirrone
Steady Leadership. Balanced Priorities. A Community That Thrives.
Re-ELECT JEFF AND PHIL FOR PASEO CONDominium Association
Our Community Deserves:
- Strong oversight of our $60M reconstruction project
- Consistent, proactive maintenance of all aspects of the community
- Transparent, collaborative leadership
- A Board that works as a team
Jeff and Phil believe we can — and must — do it all.
Our opponents are spreading rumors that we are not being good stewards of the Phase 2 restoration money and that an assessment is likely or even already planned. This is absolutely not true.
They are spreading these rumors because they know we are carefully watching over Phase 2 expenditures and that we are also watching over all aspects of our community and there is nothing they can do to refute this. So, they spread rumors and they lie.
When re-elected, we will continue to provide steady and dependable oversight to the reconstruction process. At both our Board Meetings and Town Halls, our treasurer has been reporting on the financial status of the project.
Beginning with the March Town Hall, a written version of the financial status will be incorporated into the slide deck. Additionally, we will link it to the Restoration shortcut on the website.
Our focus has been, and will continue to be: steady oversight, financial discipline, and the overall restoration of our community. Paseo needs balanced, predictable leadership and we are committed to continuing that work.
Why Balance Matters
We are in the middle of one of the largest projects in our community’s history — a $60M reconstruction effort that is making progress. A number of significant discoveries have slowed the process, from corroded hurricane strapping to pervasive framing deterioration to significant defects of the windows and their framing. Unfortunately, these discoveries have impeded the project. We are now nearing the pace we had wanted to see. As you can see on the west side of our community, 11 buildings are under active restoration. And, we should soon see activity on the east side as we open up the second, promised construction front. Progress has been slower than we had wanted due to many unanticipated defects. Nonetheless, progress is being made.
Managing the project requires oversight, diligence, and accountability; however, reconstruction is not the only responsibility of the Board.
Landscaping, painting, pools, drainage, sidewalks, common areas, vendor management, reserves, and preventative maintenance all require steady attention. When routine maintenance falls behind, the entire community suffers and it ends up costing us more money.
Jeff and Phil have demonstrated that:
- Major projects can be managed without neglecting the basics
- A Board should function as a team
- Committees leverage the enormous talent of our owners and improve the entire community
- Long-term value depends on balanced governance
Leadership Style Matters
Jeff & Phil’s Approach
✔ Collaborative (working as a team)
✔ Inclusive (committees and professional involvement)
✔ Focused (strategic projects and daily operations)
✔ Communicative (regularly and transparently)
✔ Proud (improving the property during reconstruction)
The Alternative Approach
Some leadership styles prioritize a single objective above all else. While major litigation or reconstruction is important, focusing exclusively on one goal can allow other areas of the community to decline. Our association needs leaders who are focused — but never one-dimensional.
Construction Oversight Requires More Than One Skill
We are fortunate to have talented residents with construction backgrounds. That expertise is valuable.
However, overseeing a $60M project does not require sacrificing:
- Vendor performance management
- Landscaping standards
- Pool and amenity upkeep
- Reserve planning
- Preventative maintenance schedules
Jeff and Phil understand that reconstruction is a chapter — not the entire story of our community.
Proven Results
Since Jeff and Phil joined the Board:
- Deferred maintenance has been addressed
- Property and landscaping appearance have improved
- Significant improvements have been made to all five quads
- Vendor accountability has increased
- Communication has expanded exponentially
- Reconstruction oversight has remained steady
Our community looks better — and is better positioned for the future.
What's At Stake
If board leadership becomes overly focused on one issue, we risk:
- Routine maintenance delays
- Reduced curb appeal
- Strained vendor relationships
- Burnout or micromanagement
- Divisiveness within the community
- Neglect of quads including routine upkeep
This election is about preserving balance.
Our Commitment
When reelected, Jeff and Phil commit to:
- Overseeing the reconstruction project with fiscal discipline
- Maintaining strong vendor performance standards
- Investing in preventative maintenance
- Protecting property values
- Encouraging committee involvement and resident input
- Maintaining professionalism and civility
Keep Our Community Moving Forward
Re-elect Jeff and Phil for:
- Experience
- Stability
- Balance
- Collaboration
- Accountability
Vote Jeff and Phil.
About jeff Craig and Phil Cirrone
Jeff Craig
Phil Cirrone
Phil Cirrone
Goals as a Continuing Board Member
- Continue with the Phase 2 Restoration Communication Plan, including Town Halls
- Guide the Phase 2 Restoration, along with the rest of the Board
- See that the recommended changes to the website are made
- Protect the committee system that has been established, allowing our talented and experienced owners to part
Goals as a Continuing Board Member
- Continue with the Phase 2 Restoration Communication Plan, including Town Halls
- Guide the Phase 2 Restoration, along with the rest of the Board
- See that the recommended changes to the website are made
- Protect the committee system that has been established, allowing our talented and experienced owners to participate in the governance and improvement of our community
- Continue to enhance the communication across our community
- Support the maintenance and landscaping improvements that have been occurring in the last two years
Paseo Board Accomplishments
- Served as Secretary of the Board of Directors
- Orchestrated the establishment of our committee structure, now including a Communication & Technology Committee, Finance Committee, Landscape Committee, Maintenance Committee, and Social Committee
- Served as a Communication & Technology Committee member and Board liaison
- Facilitated the Restoration Town Hall meetings
- Shepherded the implementation of Board meeting remote accessibility via Zoom and the use of slides, pictures, and other visual aids in meetings
- Represented the Condominium Association at the President’s Council
Education and Relevant Work Experience
- BS, MS, CAS, State University of New York at Oswego; Ed.D., Syracuse University
- Retired teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent. Built and managed websites for multiple organizations and school districts. Created online systems for organizing and storing critical data for school systems. Helped plan and execute many construction projects that required working directly with architects, engineers, and the Boards of Education.
- Board Experience
- New York State Middle School Association (Director of Research & Technology)
- New York Staff/Curriculum Development Network (Secretary and Chairperson)
- Central New York Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (Secretary)
- Northeast YMCA (Board member)
Phil Cirrone
Phil Cirrone
Phil Cirrone
Goals as a Continuing Board Member
- Continue to demonstrate progress of the Phase 2 Restoration
- Lead fairly and consistently
- Communicate reliably
- Maintain financial responsibility
- Enhance the beautification of common areas (Quads, parks, etc.)
- Respond to owner needs and concerns
Paseo Board Accomplishments
- Served as President of the Board of Di
Goals as a Continuing Board Member
- Continue to demonstrate progress of the Phase 2 Restoration
- Lead fairly and consistently
- Communicate reliably
- Maintain financial responsibility
- Enhance the beautification of common areas (Quads, parks, etc.)
- Respond to owner needs and concerns
Paseo Board Accomplishments
- Served as President of the Board of Directors
- Served as Vice-President of the Board of Directors
- Championed the establishment of our committee structure, now including a Communication & Technology Committee, Finance Committee, Landscape Committee, Maintenance Committee, and Social Committee
- Served as a Landscape Committee member and Board liaison for both the Landscape Committee and the Social Committee
- Advocated for and implemented improvements to landscaping, lighting, and quad pools
- Represented Condominium Association interests at Phase 1 & 2 construction meetings
- Responded to owner needs and concerns
- Collaborated with the Quads to resolve neglected maintenance needs
Education and Relevant Work Experience
- BBA, Accounting, Adelphi University
- Possess a financial background. I understand how to run a profitable business and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Understand commercial construction and renovation. I know how construction projects should be conducted and managed.
- Owned and operated my bagel, deli, bakery, and catering businesses for 34 years. I started with our flagship store in 1985, then expanded by building and operating 10 additional stores. I expanded again by purchasing and renovating four additional stores and opening multiple franchise locations.
- Co-owned and operated a licensee Starbucks (2010 ft2) at the Farmingdale Train Station in New York for 3.5 years.
- Owned and operated a landscape company for 12 years and a commercial snow removal business for 42 years.
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