Rob Clark is out on his front lawn cutting his grass.

"It's my time alone to think." Clark said.

Clark is the youngest elected Town of Niagara Councilman on the panel.

Who is to say anything otherwise about Councilman Clark's down time?

Rob Clark, at the young age of 30, began his path towards the art of politics. It's hard to explain what he has done professionally prior because he has done pretty much everything that you could think of. A volunteer firefighter for 15 years for the Town of Niagara Active Hose Company, Clark is also a member of several clubs- Town of Niagara/ Niagara County Democratic Committee, Fireman's Association State of New York, WNY Volunteer Fireman's Association, and the Niagara Military Affairs Council.

That contract issue triggered Rob Clark's desires to enter the realm of politics, was a contract issue with the 'town's' fire department.

"That is what first sparked my interest running for office." Clark said.

"From there, I found a lot of issues that needed to be addressed."

Among the issues, was the town board attempting to pass lifetime health insurance for those who have been in office for at least five years. Clark's goals are to keep the Town of Niagara's taxes low and affordable, along with the continuance of business growth in the community.

Residents are noticing the results of Councilman Clark's diligence already, and notice the husband and father of two children, too.

"It's refreshing to see a person who has the ability to think with his own mind and not be easily influenced by others." said resident Craig Guiliani.

Adam Marasco, Town of Niagara resident, and fellow volunteer firefighter, includes his thoughts on the democrat, Rob Clark.

"He's a great all around person and would give you the shirt off of his back if it meant to help someone in trouble." Marasco said.

Councilman Clark's focus is now on the former Army Reserve Base on Porter Road, with hopes of having it redeveloped and to clean up the town's appearance as well.

"Having lived in Western New York all of my life, I have seen failed developments in my time." Councilman Clark said.

"Now I have a chance to make sure that this property is used to create jobs, add to our tax base and hopefully stir up some additional development around the (Niagara Falls International) airport."

Councilman Clark was happy to have been able to be elected at an early age, when he won the Town of Niagara Councilman seat in 2007.

"They (residents) seemed to have liked the fact that a young person was interested in government." Councilman Clark said.