“The City of White Plains has lost one of its most distinguished citizens today,”   Mayor Adam Bradley said upon hearing of the passing of Robert Ruger, former White Plains Councilman.    The Mayor immediately ordered the flags at all municipal buildings be flown at half mast throughout the City through January 16, 2010 in memoriam of Mr. Ruger.

“White Plains is a much better city today because of Robert Ruger’s unwavering commitment to community service.  He embodied a spirit of civic mindedness and volunteerism  that  most of  us can only  try to emulate.”

Mr. Ruger was a long time community activist and a member of the White Plains City Council for 12 years,  from  1976-1988.    He  served  as Chairman of the Traffic Commission from 1983 to 2009 and in that 26 years presided over 300 meetings and was involved with  decisions on over 2500 traffic matters.  Traffic Commissioner Tom Soyk said that “His dedication of time and talent to help the City of White Plains will be remembered for years to come.”