Michael Nesci - Town Councilor
Now, a long-time resident of the Town of Manlius, I’d like to share a summary account of my life experiences, which focuses on my dedication to public service, involvement in various community activities, and transition into a career as a labor representative and advocate. Born and raised in Utica, New York, my family background includes a lineage of public servants. Despite facing financial constraints, I pursued civil service aspirations, initially working in multiple industries before joining the Minoa Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician.
Throughout my tenure with the Minoa Fire Department, I held several positions, contributing significantly to enhancing safety measures and emergency preparedness in the town. Subsequently, I joined the Utica Fire Department before transferring to the Manlius Fire Department. Within the Manlius Fire Department, I had the distinct privilege to take on multiple roles, including Municipal Fire and EMS Instructor, Professional Standards Officer and Tactical Medical Officer, focusing on improving departmental standards and readiness for active shooter incidents.
Additionally, I engaged in teaching advanced life-saving courses and served as a Tactical Medical Officer for the Village of Chittenango Police Department. I also ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing a company providing emergency medical training and consulting services.
My commitment to community extends to coaching youth sports and volunteering in various capacities, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and professional conduct.
Despite sustaining a career-ending injury while on duty and calling on my experience as an elected union representative, I embraced new opportunities and joined CSEA as a Labor Relations Specialist, advocating for employee rights and welfare.
With a passion for the same, I pursued further education in labor studies and actively engaged in local politics, aiming to address economic challenges, political divisions, and threats to democracy at the grassroots level.
Expressing a desire for collaborative governance, I pledge to involve residents in decision-making processes. My diverse background, spanning public service, entrepreneurship, and labor advocacy, equips me with a deep understanding of the community's needs and challenges, and fuels my commitment to driving positive change in the Town of Manlius.
Term of Office
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2027
Committees
- Town Clerk Liaison
- Fire & EMS
- Economic Development
- Critical Response Committee
- Sustainable Manlius
- Police Committee