Oliverio, who recently lost a bid for Putnam County Executive, announced he intends to run for Putnam Valley supervisor next year.
The seat is currently held by Bob Tendy, who said he intends to primary District Attorney Adam Levy on the Republican ticket.
Oliverio previously served five years on the Putnam Valley Town Board and for 18 years was Putnam County Legislator with his current term expiring at the end of the year. He said he intends to launch his campaign in February and is seeking the Independence and Conservative Party lines.
"I've always loved governmental work," Oliverio said. "I'm really into public service and working with people. That's why I went into teaching and administration. I want to continue my public service."
Oliverio said he wants to limit residential development in Putnam Valley.
"As the economy improves, we're going to get more developers and contractors," Oliverio said. "I'm not in favor of any more houses. We are at our limit."
Some of the recent developments in Putnam Valley have water issues, Oliverio said, and he would focus more on building up Putnam Valley's business climate.
"Maybe could do something at Church Road and Oscawana Road," Oliverio said. "There's an empty service station at Oregon Corners that I'd like to turn into something."
Oliverio said he was a heartbroken when a liquor store and bagel shop both went out of business in Putnam Valley.
"We need to make Putnam Valley more user friendly," Oliverio said. "I will put my full efforts on that. I've always been big on developing small businesses."
The town is in pretty good shape, Oliverio said and he said he would've been hesitant to run against Tendy if he sought re-election. Oliverio said he also wants to adopt a master plan for development for Putnam Valley.
"It's been sitting there for eight years," Oliverio said. "Let's take it out, go over it and update it. Let's get it passed so we can show developers this is what you can and can't do."
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