Hauss announces run for clerk

George Hauss is running for Grand Island town clerk. He has been an attorney for over 23 years and is a certified public accountant, practicing in the areas of real estate, tax, estate planning, and probate. He has lived on Grand Island for 15 years with his wife of 25 years, Lisa Marie, who works as a nurse at Erie County Medical Center, and their two rescue dogs and cats.

Hauss is active in the community doing pro bono work assisting people with their taxes and legal aid services. He also volunteers with ECMC nurse fundraising activities. In addition to private sector experience, he has worked for the government at the local level as a judicial law clerk and federal level as an attorney adviser. He said he is passionate about Grand Island and serving his community. As a present full time town clerk, he will use his legal skills and expertise to be an advocate for Grand Islanders with any issues that arise. He will also modernize the office to better serve the community.