Positions

A Bit About Mark

Illustrator of children’s educational materials
The morning news reporter for WZOZ
Coordinator of the graphics and media department at SUNY, Director of Creative Services at The Daily Star
The publisher of Central New York-focused magazines at Marksman Studios
Coordinator for the Downtown Improvement Taskforce
The founding chairman (and the rebuilder) of First Night Oneonta

Community Liaison for the Oneonta Job Corps Academy
Manager of Career Transitions Services, Outreach and Admissions and Work-based Learning of the Job Corps
Owner and Creative Director for SHP - Sweet Home Productions
Host of a nearly 25-year long, syndicated radio program heard weekly in cities across the country (from Anchorage to Asheville)
Council Member for the Eighth Ward (The Mighty Eighth) in the City of Oneonta

Transforming city government to be more supportive, transparent, and inclusive
Enhancing quality of life through support of the arts, entertainment, and outdoor activities
Adding a thousand new, employed residents
Lowering taxes by identifying new revenue and adding new taxpayers and businesses
Assisting businesses throughout the City with low interest loans, grants and partnerships to expand their employee teams
Fostering public/private partnerships in re-imagining Downtown

Addressing homelessness and addiction
Enhancing public safety in our business district by reintroducing walking patrols
Encouraging and supporting entrepreneurs
Creating an expanded, more equitable, and accessible housing market
Pursuing a “green” agenda for construction, transportation, and energy
Engaging all members of the community in conversation and collaboration as we make Oneonta a better home for everyone.