Lewis Benton Papers, 1984 - 2009

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Benton, Lewis
Abstract:
This is a comprehensive collection of reports, background studies and correspondence on matters pertaining to Saratoga Springs transportation issues, particularly the bypass route, truck routes, traffic law enforcement strategies and related data.
Extent:
5.5 document boxes
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains personal reports, histories, correspondence, records and minutes of the Charter Revision Commission, 2000-2001; the Saratoga Springs Public Safety Capital Construction Committee, 2006-2007 and the Saratoga Springs Downtown Transportation Plan initiative.

Original order was maintained.

Biographical / historical:

Lewis Benton III (1944-) was Commission of Public Safety, 1988-1995; chair of the City Planning Board, 2002-2007; a member of the City Charter Revision Committee, 2000-2001; chair of the Saratoga Springs Downtown Transportation Plan Advisory Committee, 2005-2006.

In addition, he chaired the Saratoga Springs Public Safety Capital Construction Committee, 2006-2009.

In 1992, as Commissioner of Public Safety, he designed and implemented the Saratoga Springs Fire Department’s demand for a responsive emergency medical service system.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Items in this collection may be subject to Copyright Laws.

Terms of access:

Items may only be used in the Saratoga Room.

Location of this collection:
49 Henry Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, United States
Contact:
518-584-7860