Why Every Vote Counts: Don Kilcoyne and the Power of Local Elections in Shaping Communities

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About:

Welcome to "It's Messy, But It's So Good," the podcast that explores the captivating journeys of individuals following their passions and expanding through life's challenges.

Bio:

Warwick, NY residents for more than 20 years, Don and his bride Kelly moved here because of a bet. (True story.) They took a wager that they could not spend an entire day in Warwick — picking apples, dining in town, shopping, sightseeing — without asking to talk to a real estate agent. They lost the bet but won a happy new life in beautiful Warwick.

An award-winning creative director and writer for forty years, Don has launched about a dozen magazines for corporations, hospitals, and schools; created integrated omnichannel marketing campaigns for hundreds of brands as diverse as Cablevision, the New York City Department of Health, Monty Python, Citibank, HBO, and GAF.

Not all business, Don has also published three novels, teaches and performs improvisational theater, developed a theater academy curriculum for our local Renaissance faire, rides a unicycle, runs a trivia night in Greenwood Lake NY, and is now running for Town Board to help make sure our neighbors have a voice in their local government.

From Stage to Council

Don draws on his 40-year career in theater and marketing to bring creativity, storytelling, and a "yes, and" improv mindset into politics—aiming to engage people in fresh, meaningful ways.

Tackling Environmental Challenges

Don outlines urgent concerns for Warwick NY, including invasive species in Greenwood Lake, outdated septic systems, and Glenmere Lake water quality—advocating for solutions through state grants rather than new taxes.

Raising Civic Awareness