The Board meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Town Hall and also meets when there is a special need.  The meetings are open to the public and are covered by the press.

The town is represented in the New York State Legislature by the Assemblyman from the 95th District, Annie Rabbitt, and the State Senator of the 39th District, William Larkin.

The County of Orange is governed by a County Executive, Edward Diana, elected at large, and County Legislature.  The County is divided into 21 districts of which four districts encompass portions of the Town. Our County Legislatures are Michael Paduch and Dan Depew.

Town Supervisor: John F. Ward, Jr. elected for a 2-year term.   He is the chief executive of the Town and as such handles appointments, policy and budget with the approval of the Town Board.  He is also the fiscal officer.

Four Councilmen:  John King, Eric Valentin, Kevin Mulqueen and Dan Tulp , each elected for a two-year term.  The Town has a ward system - 4 wards with one councilman per ward.

Town Clerk: Louisa Ingrassi, elected for a 2 - year term.  The Town Clerk is the keeper of all official records, minutes, and resolutions.  In addition, she issues licenses.

Receiver of Taxes:  Dorothy Ingrassia, elected for a 4-year term.  She collects all property taxes.

Two Town Justices: Jamie Santana and Joseph Owen, each elected for a 4 - year term.

Police Chief: Robert Hertman, appointed.  He is in charge of 42 police officers. Also there are 8 Dispatchers,3 Parking Enforcement Officers and 1 Animal Control Officer

Assessor:  Carol Voss, appointed for a 6 - year term.  The tax assessor sets a value on every parcel of property in the Town and administers all property tax exemptions.

Building Inspector: Eugene Jaques, Appointed from a Civil Service list.  He makes certain that structures meet requirements of the State building code.  Deputy Building Inspectors are: Don Kimble and Donald Benedetto.

Superintendent of Water and Sewer: Lou Ingrassi Jr.   Bi-annual appointment.

Superintendent of Highways: John Lippert.   Bi-annual appointment.

Attorneys for the Town:  Greenwald Law Firm, Richard Guertin, James Bacon.  Annual appointments.

Deputy Town Clerk: Joyce Dickson. 2-year term.   Appointed on the recommendation of the Town Clerk.

Historian: Dorothy Hunt-Ingrassia. 2-year term.   Collects and preserves the town's history.

Deputy Receiver of Taxes:  1-year term, appointed on recommendation of Receiver of Taxes.

Animal Control Officer: Sharon Weber.  Annual appointment.

Bingo Inspector:  Annual appointment.

Emergency Management Director:   .

The two Town Justices in the Town of Wallkill, Jamie Santana and Joseph Owen, are elected every four years.  The position of Town justice; one need not be an attorney to be elected Town Justice.  A person elected to the position must take a judicial course administered by the Office of Court Administration.

The Court handles civil cases and small claims up to a limit of $3,000.00.  It also has jurisdiction of criminal cases consisting of violations and misdemeanors.   The Court holds sessions in the Town Hall.

For further information call 692-7822

Planning Board: Chairman, Gary Lake.  7 members. 3 years terms.  The Board oversees new building, land uses and zoning ordinances.   All plans for building construction must be approved by the Board and must meet with the regulations of zoning and density.  New York State codes must meet with the regulations of zoning and density.  New York State codes for construction, electrical and plumbing are followed.  The Board meets the first and third Wednesdays every month.

Zoning Board of Appeals: Chairman, Stanley Wilson.  7 members, 3 year staggered terms.  It meets the second Monday of every month.

Assessment Review Board:  3 members.  The Board hears grievances regarding assessments, after which it may increase or decrease the assessment.

Industrial Development Agency: 7 members.  The IDA can issue revenue bonds for the purpose of acquiring, improving and preparing sites for use by prospective industrial acquisitions.  (The Town of Wallkill was the first Town in the State of New York to utilize this law which was passed by the State in 1968).

Human Rights Commission:  The Commission hears grievances concerning possible discrimination, makes recommendations, and may contact the State when there is a suspected violation.

Ethics Board: Chairwoman, 4 members.  After an investigation of a complaint, it makes a recommendation to the Town Board who determines the final disposition.

Supervisor John Ward is the fiscal officer for the town.  He prepares the budget for the Town.  The fiscal year for the town coincides with the calendar year.

Real property taxes are payable from January 1 to January 31 without interest or penalty, and they can be paid at the Town Hall.  The total Town tax rate per $1000 assessed valuation for 2010 is $14.29 to which is added the appropriate Fire District, County, School, Library rate.  There are additional water and sewage rates for residents who live in those districts.

The Town Board notifies the residents of the Town by publication at least five days prior to the passing of the budget.