Welcome to Saratoga County – a community defined by friendly people, thriving tourism, and the lowest county tax rate in New York State. With its outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, vibrant cultural venues, and miles of scenic trails, parks, and recreation programs, Saratoga County is truly an exceptional place to live, work, and visit. Saratoga County boasts a proud history as the site of the Battles of Saratoga (the Turning Point of the American Revolution), Saratoga Race Course (America’s oldest major sporting venue) and is deeply rooted in agricultural heritage with many thriving family farms. Alongside this history, cutting-edge innovation at GlobalFoundries and other high-tech enterprises drive a diverse and growing economy that supports the county’s unique blend of heritage and progress. From battlefields to microchips, Saratoga County is Revolutionary by Nature.
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Phil Barrett is currently serving in his 14th term as Clifton Park Town/County Supervisor. During his time in office, Supervisor Barrett has successfully worked to secure private sector investment to redevelop Clifton Park’s Town Center, permanently preserved 2000 acres of property which were added to the parks and recreation system, built more than 17 miles of new trails, lowered taxes, saved the taxpayers more than $1.5 million through operational reforms at the Town’s formerly ailing ice arena, initiated a Full Day Summer Camp, instituted a model Ethics Law and many other important initiatives.
Supervisor Barrett served as the Chairman of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors in 2007, 2024 and 2025, and currently serves on the board of the Saratoga County Water Authority. Supervisor Barrett also has experience as a military officer and a career in the private sector where he last served as a VP for Key Bank.
Phil Barrett, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors
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Ballston Spa, NY 12020
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