>February 22, 2010
For Immediate Release:
Former Ridgewood Councilman Tom Riche has announced that he will seek re-election to the Village Council.
Mr. Riche served on the Village Council from 1998 to 2002 when he chose not to seek reelection to concentrate on his business. Since leaving the Council in 2002, Tom has remained active in Village affairs. Currently, he serves as a member of the Planning Board, the Historic Preservation Commission, Site Plan Exemption Committee and as Communications Officer for the Office of Emergency Management.
“ Since I left the Village Council”, stated Mr. Riche, “I have continued my service to the Village and it’s residents by serving on several boards. Many residents have approached me and expressed a desire for me to serve again on the Council. After considerable thought, I have decided to seek another term. The Village Council will face many challenges in the coming years and I feel that my business acumen as well as the historical perspective that I have will help to contribute towards the future of our Village. I am humbled by the encouragement and support that many of the residents have shown since I first served on the Council.”
Mr. Riche is currently in the process of obtaining the 165-signed petitions required to certify for a ballot position in May. Any registered Ridgewood voter may obtain a petition by sending an email to tomr611@yahoo.com
