Peter D. Grimm was elected to the Rensselaer County Legislature in November of 2005, his first elective office. Representing the City of Troy, Grimm brings an enthusiasm and energy to the city’s citizen spirit. An active community volunteer in Troy for decades, he believes in the effectiveness of grassroots participation in community quality-of-life issues.

Grimm is President and founding board member of “Friends of Prospect Park,” an organization that has worked to preserve and rejuvenate one of Troy’s outstanding natural and recreational resources. He also founded the “Clean Alleys” program, a volunteer effort to make Troy’s alleys cleaner and safer, and was a founding board member of Troy United Ink, a publication devoted to strengthening pride in Troy through highlighting its diverse neighborhoods.

For the past few years, Grimm has worked diligently as a founding Board Member of the Troy Community Food Cooperative. He is especially eager to see the Congress Street  market open its doors to not only enhance the quality of life for Trojans, but to bring new jobs to the downtown area. As in many other neighboring communities, Troy’s Community Food Coop will be a welcome addition to the city.

Grimm brings a unique skill set to his legislative position as a former successful businessman and entrepreneur. He is currently Special Projects Manager for the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Grimm is often recognized by his colleagues and constituents as having a contagious passion for planning and organizing. His hard work, commitment and personal integrity offer the community of Troy direction and leadership that is unsurpassed.

As County Legislator representing the City of Troy, Grimm serves on the Education Committee; the Arts, Culture, and County Heritage Committee; and the Health Committee. He also serves on the County Tourism Committee.

In his first term in the Legislature, Grimm sponsored:

·        Passage of the Bigger, Better Bottle Bill

·       Establishment of a Rensselaer County Dedicated Tourism Development Fund

·        Appointment of a Rensselaer County Historian

·        Appointment of a Rensselaer County Environmental

·        Reactivation of the Environmental Management Council

Grimm is a resident of Troy for almost 50 years and is one of nine children. He is a 1976 graduate of Hudson Valley Community College.