Ian Nitschke for Claverack Assessor

IAN NITSCHKE

Claverack Assessor

Knowledgeable
Helpful
Fair

Ian has a strong practical background in real estate, analysis, building research, education, and volunteering.
 

He fully appreciates the heritage, charm, and vitality of Claverack and has a deep respect for the people of Claverack.

Real Estate & Assessment Experience

•  Worked in real estate sales since 1993
•  Associate Broker in wife’s 25 year old local  business, Peggy Lampman Real Estate
•  Knows the homes, businesses, roads, and neighborhoods of Claverack
•  Completed dozens of real estate comparative analyses
•  Worked with numerous real estate professionals, appraisers, lawyers, mortgage brokers, and bankers
•  Helped citizens compile data to successfully and fairly grieve their assessment
•  Well informed about assessment issues, including market value, equalization rates, level of assessment, tax maps, and tax rolls

Analysis, Research, & Teaching Experience
•  New York State Public Service Commission Analyst, developed and implemented nationally acclaimed energy efficiency programs
•  Indoor air quality research consultant, influenced EPA and NYS Department of Health programs to enhance indoor air quality
•  Assistant Professor of Physics, Eisenhower College, Rochester Institute of Technology; Physics Ph.D., Syracuse University

“My background in real estate, research, analysis, teaching, and volunteering, provides me with the experience to help tackle the important job of keeping the tax rolls up to date and accurate, so that we can be proud of our assessment system that is fair to everyone.”

If you have comments, questions, or concerns, please contact me at 518-851-7936 or email me at Ian.Nitschke@mac.com

Claverack Caucus Results

KATY CASHEN, SHAILER EVANS NOMINATED AT 
CLAVERACK DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS

(L-R) Kathleen Christiano, Shailer Evans, Katy Cashen, Ian Nitschke

The Claverack Democratic Caucus, held September 1, 2011 at AB Shaw firehouse, unanimously nominated Katy Cashen and Shailer Evans for the two open Town Board seats, and Kathleen Christiano and Ian Nitschke for the two open Assessor positions.

Katy Cashen was raised in Claverack on her family farm and is a Taconic Hills High School graduate. A small business owner, she is currently an active member of the town Agricultural Advisory Committee and the town Communications Committee. "I look forward to meeting residents in the coming months and listening to their views, as well as sharing my ideas and solutions to save taxpayer dollars in Claverack," said Cashen. For Katy’s campaign website, see: www.katycashen.org.

Shailer Evans is a retired schoolteacher from the Hudson City School District where he also served on the Board of Education. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran, plays baritone horn in the Ghent Band, and is an active member of the Hudson Fish and Game Club. He is also currently Chair of the Board of Directors of the Columbia-Greene Federal Credit Union. Evans said, “My vision of local government is basic: to do the most for the taxpayer at the least expense.”

Kathleen Christiano, candidate for Assessor, moved to Claverack from Ghent 10 years ago, where she served on the Ghent Zoning Board for 15 years.  She is a bookkeeper/management consultant by profession and owns her own small business for money and business management.  "My background in organizing, bookkeeping, land use and zoning give me a solid foundation to serve as Claverack Assessor," said Christiano.

Ian Nitschke, candidate for Assessor, is a member of the Claverack Historic Preservation Advisory Committee. He is retired from the New York State Department of Public Service and currently is an associate broker with Peggy Lampman Real Estate. Nitschke said, "The assessment process should be straightforward and one of the assessors' main goals should be to make it as easy as possible for taxpayers to understand their assessment."

Cashen and Evans to run for Claverack Town Board

The Claverack Democratic Executive Committee have unanimously endorsed Katy Cashen and Shailer (“Shelly”) Evans for the two open Town Board seats in the November election. Kathleen Christiano and Ian Nitschke were nominated for the two open Assessor positions in Claverack.

Cashen was raised in Claverack on their family farm and attended Taconic Hills High School. She is currently an active member of the town Agricultural Advisory Committee, the town Communications Committee, the Claverack representative on the Columbia County Environmental Management Council and was recently appointed to the Columbia County Agricultural Protection Board. Katy owns her own business, providing legislative and policy support to state governments, and also helps out where needed on the family vegetable and beef farm. “I’ve learned a great deal volunteering on several town and county committees and in the community, and I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and work hard on behalf of all of our town’s residents,” said Cashen.

Shelly Evans is a retired school teacher from the Hudson City School District where he also served on the Board of Education. Shelly is a U.S. Air Force veteran, has coached Little League and Babe Ruth baseball, and has served on the Claverack Planning Board. He is currently Chair of the Board of Directors of the Columbia-Greene Federal Credit Union. Shelly is also an active member of the Hudson Fish and Game Club and the Ghent Band, where he plays baritone horn. He and his wife, Bina, live on Perry Road in Claverack. Shelly says, “My vision of local government is basic: to do the most for the taxpayer at the least expense.”

Claverack Democratic Town Chair, Deborah Shakotko stated, “We in Claverack are extremely fortunate that committed citizens like Katy and Shelly have stepped forward to help lead the town. Both are well-informed and actively involved, and want to help in these very difficult economic times. Both have strong community support, and will support and encourage businesses while preserving the rural character of our town. ”

Kathie Christiano, candidate for Assessor, moved to Claverack from Ghent 10 years ago, where she served on the Ghent Zoning Board for 15 years.  She is a bookkeeper/management consultant by profession and owns her own small business for money and business management.  Kathie is running for assessor because she believes she can provide our residents with clear and simplified information they need to understand the assessment process. 

Ian Nitschke, candidate for Assessor, is a member of the Claverack Historic Preservation Advisory Committee and recently completed a grant submission on behalf of the town to restore the Shaw Bridge. He is retired from the New York State Department of Public Service and currently is an associate broker for Peggy Lampman Real Estate.

The Claverack Democrats will hold their Democratic Town Caucus on Thursday, September 1, 2011, at 7:00 P.M., at the AB Shaw Firehouse Upstairs Room, Route 9H, Claverack.

Register-Star Profile on Ian Nitschke in His Race for Claverack Town Assessor

Ian Nitschke takes on incumbent Charles W. Brewer in the Race for Claverack Town Assessor

Published: Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Ian Nitschke, 67, Claverack, lived in the county 16 years

Previous residence:  Albany, Syracuse

Office being sought: Assessor

Endorsements received: Democratic Party, Claverack Party

Previous elected offices, if any: None

High school: Concordia College, Adelaide, South Australia

College: Adelaide University, Syracuse University

Degree(s): B.Sc. (Honors), Ph.D.(Physics)

Military service? None

Occupation:

REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL

Salesperson (1993-2004) Associate Broker (2004-Present) Peggy Lampman Real Estate, Claverack NY. Specialize in historic and architecturally interesting homes and country properties.

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ANALYST

Utility Management Analyst (1995-2003) Energy Efficiency Analyst (1990-1995) Worked to develop and evaluate incentives to encourage electric utilities to implement some of the most aggressive and cost-effective energy efficiency programs in the nation, saving hundreds of millions of dollars for homeowners.

BUILDING ENERGY CONSULTANT

Senior Associate and Research Director, The Fleming Group, Syracuse, NY (1981-1989) Managed pioneering building energy research projects with subcontractors from Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory and the Harvard School of Public Health with research results presented worldwide.

UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE EDUCATOR

Assistant Professor of Physics, Eisenhower College, Rochester Institute of Technology (1979-1980)

Adjunct Lecturer, University College of Syracuse University (1980)

Lecturer/Post-Doctoral Intern/Teaching Assistant, Physics Dept., Syracuse University (1966-1979)

Teaching Assistant, Physics Dept., University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (1965-1966)

Ever been convicted of a crime? No

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