Majority Leader  Robert Mirch (Conservative) 1600 Seventh Avenue Troy, New York 12180 Phone (518) 270-2880 Fax (518) 270-2983 E-mail - rmirch@rensco.com District One - City of Troy

For years, the people of Troy have known they can call on Bob Mirch to get help in dealing with quality of life issues.

Before he was elected to the Legislature in 1993, Mirch was known throughout the city for his effective work as a supervisor in the Troy Department of Public Works. As supervisor, Mirch resolved code enforcement issues, handling trash collection, protection of city parks, maintenance of roads and other important issues.

Today, Mirch is commissioner of the city Department of Public Works, and the leader on the street of Troy’s Action Team. For the past four years under Mayor Harry Tutunjian, the Action Team has removed blighted buildings, cleaned, plowed and paved streets and alleys, removed trash from vacant lots and given the Collar City a new sense of pride.

“We have worked hard in the City of Troy to protect neighborhoods and improve the image of the city we love. Everyday, we are in contact with the people of the city, hearing their concerns and resolving those issues,” said Mirch.

“My motto is ‘Their problem is my problem’, and we work to get those problems dealt with quickly and effectively,” he added.

Mirch’s experience with the city DPW has been invaluable during his four terms as legislator. In recognition of his vast constituent experience, members of the Republican caucus selected the enrolled Conservative as majority leader in 2002. Mirch also assists the office of State Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno on constituent issues.

A member of the Rules Committee, Mirch was also integral in cost-cutting efforts in the Legislature that produced a savings of more than $250,000 in recent years.

As majority leader, Mirch has played a key role in the Legislature finding funds to protect needed services for seniors, veterans and youths. Mirch has also been involved in legislative efforts to strengthen laws regarding paroled sex offenders to protect children and families.

“People throughout Troy know that Bobby Mirch is the man to call when you have an issue or problem. He has been a great friend and ally in the Legislature” said Chairman of the Legislature, Neil J. Kelleher.

A lifelong resident of Troy, Mirch was first introduced to public service by his father, Rensselaer County Surrogate Court Judge John Mirch. His mother Virginia was also involved in civic and political activities in the city.

Today, Bob and his wife Cecile live in Lansingburgh and are active in various community organizations. Together, they are grandparents of ten grandchildren.