A wife and mom raising their son here, Lisa comes from a family grounded in service. Her mother gave 25 years to the Newburgh Free Library, and her sister works in local government. She believes government should be simple, honest, and human.

Lisa Vance Ayers · Town Clerk · Town of Newburgh

Lisa M. Vance-Ayers is a wife and mother raising a son.

Born in Newburgh in 1979 and a proud graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, Lisa built a career in banking and finance before finding her true calling in public service. She joined the Town Clerk’s office as a deputy, was elected Town Clerk in 2021, and has served our neighbors ever since.

Lisa worked in banking and finance before joining the Town Clerk’s office as a deputy.

Town of Newburgh Town Clerk's Office

Lisa M. Vance-Ayers – Town Clerk
Freedom of Information Officer & Registrar of Vital Statistics
Dawnmarie Busweiler Deputy Town Clerk & Deputy Freedom of Information Officer
Dominique Rivera - Deputy Town Clerk

Town of Newburgh Town Clerk's Office

Lisa currently serves as Town Clerk for the Town of Newburgh. She was elected in 2021.

Town Clerk - Town of Newburgh

2026 New York General Election

WHAT I’VE DONE SO FAR
Modernized Town Clerk services.
Expanded online services and payment options for greater convenience.
Launched online FOIL requests.
Increased transparency and made public records more accessible.

WHAT I’VE DONE SO FAR
Increased transparency and made public records more accessible.
Expanded online services.
Now offering online dog license renewals and more.
Brought meetings to you.
Live streaming Town Board meetings so you can stay informed, anywhere.

What I’ll keep doing for us
Not a wish list. A promise to keep the Clerk’s office simple, honest, and close to the neighbors it serves.
Keep adding online services and shorter waits, so getting help from your town keeps getting easier.
Keep serving neighbors in English and Spanish, with a friendly office where everyone feels welcome.

WHAT I’VE DONE SO FAR
Modernized Town Clerk services.
Expanded online services and payment options for greater convenience.
Launched online FOIL requests.
Increased transparency and made public records more accessible.
Expanded online services.
Now offering online dog license renewals and more.

WHAT I’VE DONE SO FAR
Expanded online services.
Now offering online dog license renewals and more.
Brought meetings to you.
Live streaming Town Board meetings so you can stay informed, anywhere.
Digitized and modernized Town records.
Ongoing digitization improves efficiency, security, and access.

WHAT I’VE DONE SO FAR
Brought meetings to you.
Live streaming Town Board meetings so you can stay informed, anywhere.
Digitized and modernized Town records.
Ongoing digitization improves efficiency, security, and access.

For now, Vance-Ayers said her office is currently in the process of digitizing all the town documents. By the time she concludes as Town Clerk, Vance-Ayers hopes to have this project completed.

“Our main goal is always to serve the public, always, first and foremost,” Vance-Ayers said. “If we don’t know the answer, we try to find out for people. We’re the heart of the town. We do our best to try to get an answer.”

Lisa Vance-Ayers assumes role of Newburgh Town Clerk

WHAT’S NEXT
Keep modernizing Town government.
Digitize the Town Board agenda and meeting process and keep improving transparency and public access.

Keep it accessible
Keep serving neighbors in English and Spanish, with a friendly office where everyone feels welcome.
Protect your records
Keep your vital records accurate, private, and secure. Handled with the care every family deserves.

Protect your records
Keep your vital records accurate, private, and secure. Handled with the care every family deserves.

As Town Clerk, expanded online services and payment options, including online dog license renewals, and plans to add services to shorten wait times.

As Town Clerk, launched online Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests and says she increased transparency and public access to records.

As Town Clerk, livestreams Town Board meetings to make them accessible remotely.

As Town Clerk, digitizes and modernizes town records, with the goal of completing digitization of all town documents.

Plans to digitize the Town Board agenda and meeting process to improve transparency and public access.

Plans to continue serving residents in English and Spanish.

Plans to keep vital records accurate, private, and secure.

- As Town Clerk, expanded online services and payment options, including online dog license renewals, and plans to add services to shorten wait times.
- As Town Clerk, launched online Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests and says she increased transparency and public access to records.
- As Town Clerk, livestreams Town Board meetings to make them accessible remotely.
- As Town Clerk, digitizes and modernizes town records, with the goal of completing digitization of all town documents.
- Plans to digitize the Town Board agenda and meeting process to improve transparency and public access.
- Plans to continue serving residents in English and Spanish.
- Plans to keep vital records accurate, private, and secure.

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Lisa M. Vance-Ayers

A wife and mom raising their son here, Lisa comes from a family grounded in service. Her mother gave 25 years to the Newburgh Free Library, and her sister works in local government. She believes government should be simple, honest, and human. After facing and beating a Stage IV cancer diagnosis, she returned to the work she loves with even deeper gratitude.

Lisa Vance-Ayers for Town Clerk

Lisa M. Vance-Ayers is married and raising a son.

A friendly portrait, at the office or in town
Born in Newburgh in 1979 and a proud graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, Lisa built a career in banking and finance before finding her true calling in public service. She joined the Town Clerk’s office as a deputy, was elected Town Clerk in 2021, and has served our neighbors ever since.

Lisa M. Vance-Ayers previously worked in banking and finance before joining the Town Clerk’s office as a deputy.

Town of Newburgh Town Clerk's Office

Lisa M. Vance-Ayers – Town Clerk
Freedom of Information Officer & Registrar of Vital Statistics
Dawnmarie Busweiler – Deputy Town Clerk & Deputy Freedom of Information Officer

Town Clerk's Office

Lisa currently serves as the Town Clerk for the Town of Newburgh. She was elected in 2021.

Our neighbors don’t need promises about the Clerk’s office. They can see the work. Here’s what’s already been done for the Town of Newburgh.

Common forms, records requests, and payments moved online so neighbors don’t have to take time off work to visit in person.
Records and requests handled promptly and accurately, with a friendly office that answers when you call.
Neighbors served in English and Spanish, so language is never a barrier to getting help from your town.
Vital records kept accurate, private, and secure. Handled with the care that people’s biggest moments deserve.

MY RECORD AND MY PROMISES
PROVEN RESULTS. MORE TO DO.
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WHAT I’VE DONE SO FAR
Modernized Town Clerk services.
Expanded online services and payment options for greater convenience.
Launched online FOIL requests.
Increased transparency and made public records more accessible.
Expanded online services.
Now offering online dog license renewals and more.
Brought meetings to you.
Live streaming Town Board meetings so you can stay informed, anywhere.
Digitized and modernized Town records.
Ongoing digitization improves efficiency, security, and access.

WHAT I’VE DONE SO FAR
Modernized Town Clerk services.
Expanded online services and payment options for greater convenience.
Launched online FOIL requests.
Increased transparency and made public records more accessible.
Expanded online services.
Now offering online dog license renewals and more.
Brought meetings to you.
Live streaming Town Board meetings so you can stay informed, anywhere.
Digitized and modernized Town records.
Ongoing digitization improves efficiency, security, and access.

WHAT’S NEXT
Bring the TARA program.
Expand access to spay and neuter resources to help our pets and our community.
Create a Town of Newburgh farmers market.
Support local farms, small businesses, and a healthier, stronger community.
Keep modernizing Town government.
Digitize the Town Board agenda and meeting process and keep improving transparency and public access.

WHAT I’ll keep doing for us
Not a wish list. A promise to keep the Clerk’s office simple, honest, and close to the neighbors it serves.
Keep adding online services and shorter waits, so getting help from your town keeps getting easier.
Keep serving neighbors in English and Spanish, with a friendly office where everyone feels welcome.
Keep your vital records accurate, private, and secure. Handled with the care every family deserves.

As Town Clerk, she moved common forms, records requests, and payments online to reduce in-person visits.

As Town Clerk, she launched online public-records requests under the Freedom of Information Law to make public records more accessible.

As Town Clerk, she livestreams Town Board meetings to expand public access to meetings.

As Town Clerk, she digitized and modernized town records to improve efficiency, security, and access.

Pledges to continue providing Town Clerk services in English and Spanish.

Pledges to keep vital records accurate, private, and secure.

As Town Clerk, she says the office handles records requests promptly and accurately and answers callers.

- As Town Clerk, she moved common forms, records requests, and payments online to reduce in-person visits.
- As Town Clerk, she launched online public-records requests under the Freedom of Information Law to make public records more accessible.
- As Town Clerk, she livestreams Town Board meetings to expand public access to meetings.
- As Town Clerk, she digitized and modernized town records to improve efficiency, security, and access.
- Plans to digitize the Town Board agenda and meeting process to improve transparency and public access.
- Pledges to continue providing Town Clerk services in English and Spanish.
- Pledges to keep vital records accurate, private, and secure.
- As Town Clerk, she says the office handles records requests promptly and accurately and answers callers.

Vance-Ayers, who was the Deputy Clerk for the town, stepped into the role following Joseph Pedi, who was sworn in as the new Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Newburgh. Previous to Pedi was the late Andrew Zarutskie, who served for 18 years according to Vance-Ayers. Before Zarutskie, the previous clerk was Wayne Booth.

Lisa previously served as deputy clerk for the Town of Newburgh.

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TOWN OFFICE TERM ELECTED OFFICIAL ELECTED EXPIRES
Newburgh/Town Supervisor 2 yrs Gilbert J Piaquadio 11/4/2025 2026
Newburgh/Town Town Clerk 2 yrs Lisa M Vance-Ayers 11/4/2025 2026
Newburgh/Town Town Justice 4 yrs Jude T Martini 11/8/2022 2026
Newburgh/Town Town Justice 4 yrs Richard Clarino 11/7/2023 2027

Town-Offices-2026---updated-for-3-year-term---for-web (Orange County Board of Elections)

Town of Newburgh Town Clerk'sOffice

Lisa M. Vance-Ayers  Town Clerk
Freedom of Information Officer & Registrar of Vital Statistics

Lisa currently serves as the Town of Newburgh Town Clerk and was elected in 2025.

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WHAT I’VE DONE SO FAR
Modernized Town Clerk services.
Expanded online services and payment options for greater convenience.
Launched online FOIL requests.
Increased transparency and made public records more accessible.
Expanded online services.
Now offering online dog license renewals and more.
Brought meetings to you.
Live streaming Town Board meetings so you can stay informed, anywhere.
Digitized and modernized Town records.
Ongoing digitization improves efficiency, security, and access.

Our neighbors don’t need promises about the Clerk’s office. They can see the work. Here’s what’s already been done for the Town of Newburgh.
Common forms, records requests, and payments moved online so neighbors don’t have to take time off work to visit in person.
Records and requests handled promptly and accurately, with a friendly office that answers when you call.
Neighbors served in English and Spanish, so language is never a barrier to getting help from your town.
Vital records kept accurate, private, and secure. Handled with the care that people’s biggest moments deserve.

What I’ll keep doing for us
Not a wish list. A promise to keep the Clerk’s office simple, honest, and close to the neighbors it serves.
Keep adding online services and shorter waits, so getting help from your town keeps getting easier.
Keep serving neighbors in English and Spanish, with a friendly office where everyone feels welcome.
Keep your vital records accurate, private, and secure. Handled with the care every family deserves.
Any ideas for your Town of Newburgh?Send your ideas to lisa@lisavanceayers.com

For now, Vance-Ayers said her office is currently in the process of digitizing all the town documents. By the time she concludes as Town Clerk, Vance-Ayers hopes to have this project completed.

As town clerk, expanded online services, including Freedom of Information Law requests, forms, records requests, and payments, and pledges to shorten waits.

As town clerk, increased access to public records and transparency through online Freedom of Information Law requests.

As town clerk, livestreams Town Board meetings to make them accessible remotely.

As town clerk, digitized and modernized town records and seeks to complete digitization of all town documents.

Pledges to continue serving residents in English and Spanish.

- As town clerk, expanded online services, including Freedom of Information Law requests, forms, records requests, and payments, and pledges to shorten waits.
- As town clerk, increased access to public records and transparency through online Freedom of Information Law requests.
- As town clerk, livestreams Town Board meetings to make them accessible remotely.
- As town clerk, digitized and modernized town records and seeks to complete digitization of all town documents.
- Pledges to continue serving residents in English and Spanish.
- Pledges to keep vital records accurate, private, and secure.