Lori MILNE
Town Councilor
Lori was elected to the Town Board in November 2023. She served as the Skaneateles Town Tax Collector from 1994 to 2023. In 1994, she was also appointed as School Tax Collector. Lori has recently retired from various administration positions within the Skaneateles Central School system ranging from Administrative Assistant to Director of Athletics, High School Front Office Aide and Administrative Assistant to Assistant Director of Facilities. However, upon her retirement from the school system, she was appointed to stay on as the School Tax Collector.
She is a native of Skaneateles, graduating from Skaneateles Central Schools and Cayuga Community College with a degree in accounting. Lori is running for a Town Council position this November and would be honored to have the opportunity to serve the Skaneateles community in this expanded role.
Always anxious to get involved with “things that need to be done,” she is eager to lend her expertise and time. Lori has vast experience with many varied organizations including:
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Member of the Skaneateles Republican committee from 1996 to 2023 serving as treasurer for several years and then serving as Secretary.
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Serving on the Executive Board of Directors as fourth Vice President and sits on the Resolutions Committee of New York State Association of Towns since 2009.
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Currently a member of both New York State and Onondaga County Association of Tax Receivers and Collectors where she has served in various executive positions including President and Vice President.
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Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce where she is currently serving on the Foundation Board.
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Skaneateles American Legion Unit 0239 Auxiliary and is currently serving as Membership Chairwomen and Chaplain.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension where she is a Master Gardner serving Onondaga County.
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Skaneateles Garden Club where she is liaison to Baltimore Woods and Senior class scholarship committee.
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A proud member and volunteer at the Skaneateles Rod and Gun Club
She has been married to her husband, Jim for 43 years and they have a son and a daughter.