Elect Scott Manley Newburgh Town Supervisor
Meet Scott
I have been proud to call the Town of Newburgh home since 1974, a community that has shaped my values and commitment to public service.
My family moved to Meadow Hill in 1974, and I was raised and educated here, attending Meadow Hill School, South Junior High, NFA, and Orange County Community College. At just 12 years old, I first came before the Town Board to help address an issue in my neighborhood—an experience that taught me to step up and be part of the solution.
In 1983, I began my career with the Town of Newburgh Police Department, serving for 25 years and retiring as a Sergeant in 2008. During that time, I also served in leadership roles within the Police Benevolent Association and worked at the state level with the Police Conference of New York.
In 2015, I was appointed to the Town Board as a Councilman, elected later that year, and re-elected in 2020 and 2024. Since 2017, I have served as Deputy Supervisor, taking on additional responsibilities representing the town and helping lead meetings and initiatives.
I pride myself on being accessible and responsive—returning calls, answering emails, and staying connected with residents and local businesses. I've always made a simple promise: you will get an answer, and you will get an honest one.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I worked to keep residents informed through regular updates while also helping coordinate food distribution and secure critical supplies for our community. That commitment to service continues today.
I remain focused on building a stronger, more connected Town of Newburgh—because for me, public service is about giving back to the community that gave me everything.
I promise people two things:
You will always get an answer. And you will always get an honest answer — even if it's not the one you hoped for.
Accomplishments
As a Councilman, I have been deeply involved in major initiatives:
- Purchasing the Desmond property and securing riverfront land for passive park space
- Protecting watershed lands through strategic donations
- Building the Recreation Center and adding pickleball courts after listening directly to residents
- Welcoming the casino, helping revitalize the mall and support continued economic growth
- Launching the Military Banner Program to honor those who served
- Supporting local businesses by organizing a business expo during market shutdowns—bringing the community together and helping businesses connect and grow
We can always do better—and I'm committed to making that happen.
The Future
Looking ahead as Supervisor, I am focused on building on what works and improving what can be better. My priorities include:
- Supporting the live-streaming of Town Board meetings to improve accessibility and strengthen transparency through better communication
- Enhancing the town's use of social media in a responsible and professional way to better inform and engage residents
- Modernizing GIS and zoning tools to make it easier for residents and professionals to access important information online
- Improving the Code Department experience by expanding online applications, increasing email communication, and offering more in-person assistance for homeowners and contractors
- Addressing ongoing public safety concerns by ensuring enforcement of existing nuisance laws and continuing to push for county accountability and support
