Bruce Walker is a firm believer that Putnam County has a great future. The Putnam native, 42, who resides with his wife and three children in Pawling has assumed the rank of Deputy County Executive in the new MaryEllen Odell administration. Hours after he assumed office on Monday, the new official sat down with the Courier to talk about the past, present and future.

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